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Sports FYI

By Staff and Wire Reports
Published: 11/11/2009 2:22 AM
Last Modified: 11/11/2009 6:21 AM

College

Judge blocks UND from changing nickname: A judge has temporarily blocked officials from changing North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname. The president of North Dakota's Board of Higher Education, Richie Smith, said the order could delay the university's efforts to join the Summit League and re-establish its rivalry with North Dakota State. Smith says he'll talk with the state attorney general about challenging the order.

Golf

Kerr leads LPGA to win at 3-Tour Challenge: Cristie Kerr shot 4-under 32 on the back nine to lead the LPGA to the win in the Wendy's 3-Tour Challenge in Henderson, Nev. Kerr, Suzann Petterson and Natalie Gulbis combined for a 6 under on the final nine holes to win $300,000. Combined with their $100,000 purse from the opening nine, the women claimed the overall title.

The Champions Tour team of Jay Haas, Nick Price and Fred Funk — which led with a 9 under on the front nine — finished second, $70,000 behind the LPGA. The PGA Tour team of Stewart Cink, Fred Couples and Bubba Watson was third with $270,000.

McIlroy says he'll join US tour: Rory McIlroy has decided to join the PGA Tour next year with hopes of moving up in the world ranking. The 20-year-old from Northern Ireland said competing against stronger fields in the United States should make him a better golfer. He already is No. 17 in the world.

OSU's Uihlein takes lead: Oklahoma State stood tied for second and Oklahoma was in 12th place after the second round of the Gifford Collegiate Championship in San Martin, Calif. OSU's Peter Uihlein shot a 65 to take over first place among individuals.

Cross Country

OSU's Fernandez on ballot: Oklahoma State's German Fernandez has been nominated for the Bowerman Award, which is presented to the nation's top track and field performer, and fans can vote for him at www.thebowerman.org. Voting is open through Nov. 20. The winners will be announced on Dec. 16.

Soccer

Southern Nazarene eliminates RSU: Southern Nazarene posted a 3-1 victory over Rogers State in the semifinal round of the Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament in Bethany. Jackie Acevedo scored 5:06 into the match and Rachel Eguren and Bruna De Cas added second-half strikes to make it 3-0. RSU's Kendall Clement scored in the waning moments to avoid the shutout.

Volleyball

OU's Barker honored: Oklahoma sophomore setter Brianne Barker has been named a CVU.com Top Performer days after leading OU to a 2-0 record last week. Barker led OU past No. 20 Baylor on Nov. 4 and Kansas on Nov. 7. Both matches were three-set sweeps for the Sooners, with Barker averaging 11.67 assists, 2.33 digs, 1.83 kills, and 0.83 blocks per set.

Rodeo

RSU excels: Rogers State enjoyed a strong showing at the Annual Ranger Rodeo last weekend in Alva. Kyle Myers placed third in the calf roping, Tavis Walters and Tyler Hutchins were second in team roping, while Jenna Adams reached the short go in the breakaway roping, but did not finish in the top six. By Staff and Wire Reports

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