TUCSON, Ariz. - Arkansas bounced back from 20th place to 18th on the play of junior Craig Lile and improved play from the freshman Tuesday afternoon at the PING/Arizona Intercollegiate.
Lile placed 10th with by shooting a 1-over par, 143 on the final 56 holes of the tournament. This is Lile's second top-10 performance in the 1999-2000 season.
Freshman Drew Higginbotham after shooting a first day 86 (+15) bounced back on the second day carding 74, 76 on the final 56 holes. Freshman Ryan Blagg also played well after a 92 on the first day. He was able to improve to a 75, 77 on the final day.
Next for the Hogs will be the Taylor Made Big Island Classic in Hawaii Feb. 16-19. PING/Arizona Intercollegiate Day 2 Par: 71
