Oct. 1, 2008

IRVING, Texas- SMU senior Kate Ackerson and freshman Jack Belote of Memphis have been named Conference USA Golfers of the Week for the period ending Sept. 30. Ackerson led the Mustangs to an 11th place finish at the Badger Invitational in Madison, Wis., after shooting a three round total 220 (71-75-74). In his collegiate debut, Belote was the Tigers top finisher at the Mason Rudolph Invitational ending the three-day tournament in a four-way tie for 17th place.

WOMEN'S GOLFER OF THE WEEK
Kate Ackerson, SMU
Sr., Allen, Texas (Allen)
Ackerson carded a final-round 74 and finished tied for fifth at the Badger Invitational at University Ridge Golf Course. Ackerson's three-round total of 220 (71-75-74) was just five shots back from the top finisher. The senior's performance notched her second-straight top five finish after tying for fourth place at the Wolverine Invitational earlier this season. This is Ackerson's fourth career honor.

MEN'S GOLFER OF THE WEEK
Jack Belote, Memphis
Fr., Bartlett, Tenn. (Bolton)
Belote fired a three-day total 215 (76-68-71) to jump nine slots in the ranks and finish in a four-way tie for 17th place at the Mason Rudolph Invite. Competing in his first collegiate competition, Belote led the Tigers to a seventh-place finish in the 17 team field which included six of the nation's top 100 teams, including No. 8 South Carolina.