Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Coon Rapids, Minn. – Saint John’s University won its fourth MIAC Men’s Golf Championship in the last five years with a  three-day total of 889 (+25) on Monday, Oct. 6. The title clinches the two-time defending national champion Johnnies’ 10^th consecutive trip to the NCAA Division III Championship to be held May 13-16, 2009 at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Gustavus Adolphus College claimed second with a 917 (+53), followed by Augsburg College (922, +58), Bethel University (935, +71) and St. Olaf College (936, +72).

SJU’s Joe Schoolmeesters claimed medalist honors for the second time in his career with three-day total of 218 (+2). Schoolmeesters led all individuals as a sophomore at the 2006 MIAC Championship. Augsburg’s Tony Vanyo claimed second place with a 219 (+3) thanks to a one-under par 71 in the final round Monday. Gustavus’ Ricky Copeland finished third (221, +5) for the Gusties.

2008 MIAC Men's Golf All-Conference Team
1.  Joe Schoolmeesters (SJU) - 218 (+2)
2.  Tony Vanyo (AUG) - 219 (+3)
3.  Ricky Copeland (GAC) - 221 (+5)
4.  Ben Vangsness (SJU) - 222 (+6)
5.  Joe Daly (SJU) - 226 (+10)
6.  Joey Polingo (SJU) - 227 (+11)
t7.  Colby Anderson (AUG) - 228 (+12)
t7.  Ben Cahill (SJU) - 228 (+12)
t7.  Bjorn Hanson (BU) - 228 (+12)
t10.  Sean Barrett (UST) - 229 (+13)
t10.  Josh Curb (GAC) - 229 (+13)