STEVINSON, Calif. - After two rounds of play the Northern Colorado men's golf team finds themselves in 15^th at 38 over par at the CU-Stevinson Ranch Invitational, carding an overall score of 614 (312, 302).

Senior Rich Lash is leading the Bears thus far with a score of 153.  Lash has had fairly consistent rounds so far with a first round score of 76 and a second round score of 77.  The senior is at nine-over par going into the third round of play.

Following closely behind is sophomore Steve Bidne who is at 10 over par.  Bidne showed dramatic improvement through the first two rounds.  In round one Bidne shot an 82 and found a spark in round two carding a 72, improving an impressive 10 strokes.  Bidne is currently tied in 65^th place.

Next in the standings for the Bears is freshman Kory Harrell.  Harrell tallied a 78 in round one and a 77 in round two.  The freshman has carded a score of 155 leaving him at 11 over par heading into round three.

Sophomore Alberto Dell'Anna is in 86^th with an overall score of 160 (76, 84), for 16 over par. Ryan Boshoven leaves the second round behind in 87^th at 20 over par, carding a 164 (88, 76).

The Bears will play round three Tuesday in shotgun format beginning at 8:00 a.m.