BELLINGHAM, Wash-  Sophomore Patrick Bauer followed up Friday's 69 with a 70 on Saturday to help lead the Sonoma State men's golf team to a first place finish at the WWU Invitational at Bellingham Golf and Country Club.  The Seawolves placed three golfers in the top five to win the team title by four strokes.

Right behind Bauer (69-70--139) was two-time national player of the year Jarin Todd, who shot consecutive rounds of 70.  Spencer Shishido finished five overall with a 68-73--141.  Rounding out the Seawolves' card were Keith Rodriguez (71-73--144) and Ryan Carter (78-69--147).

The Seawolves took the team title by four strokes over host Western Washington.  Chico State was 12 strokes back. 

It is the second consecutive year that the Seawolves have opened up their season with a win.  The 2007 Seawolves were victorious at last year's Saint Martin's Invitational.  The Seawolves were second at last year' WWU Invitational.

The Seawolves will stay in northern Washington to compete in the NCAA Division II National Tournament Preview.  The tournament, held at the same course as next spring's national championship, Loomis Trail Golf and Country Club, begins on Monday.

Complete Results (.pdf)