FollowinThe University of Minnesota men's golf team is in fourth place of the Las Vegas Intercollegiate after shooting a 283 in Las Vegas, Nev. Leading the compeititon is Georgia Tech shooting a 274. Following Georgia Tech is Texas in second with 278, Oklahoma State in third with 281.

Junior James McLean is tied for third place after shooting a first round score of 68 to lead all Golden Gophers. Senior Martin LeMesurier is tied for seventh shooting a 69 in the first round. Leading the competition is Troy Matteson of Georgia Tech and Matt Brost of Texas, both shooting a 67.

LAS VEGAS INTERCOLLEGIATE ROUND ONE (March 10, 2000) Desert Inn Country Club Par 72, 7,193 Yards Las Vegas, Nev. TEAM STANDINGS (PAR 288) 1. Georgia Tech 274 2. Texas 278 3. Oklahoma State 281 4. Minnesota 283 5. Arizona State 285 6. Florida 288 7. Clemson 290 Georgia 290 Virginia 290 10. Houston 291 11. UNLV 293 North Carolina 293 13. South Carolina 295 14. New Mexico 299 INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS (PAR 72) *Playing as an individual 1. Troy Matteson, Georgia Tech 67 Matt Brost, Texas 67 3. Jonathan Byrd, Clemson 68 Bryce Molder, Georgia Tech 68 Paul Casey, Arizona State 68 James McLean, Minnesota 68 7. Charles Howell, Oklahoma State 69 Carlton Forrester, Georgia Tech 69 Martin LeMesurier, Minnesota 69 Anders Hultman, Oklahoma State 69 David Gossett, Texas 69 Other Minnesota Finishers: Ben Meyers, Minnesota 72 Dave Gunderson, Minnesota 74 Wilhelm Schauman, Minnesota 74