While snow fell last Friday, the ISU men’s golf team basked in the sunshine of Laredo, Texas, as it competed in the 52nd Border Olympics.

The Cyclones ended up finishing in 10th place with a total score of 877 — 13 strokes over par.

Iowa State was only four strokes away from seventh place. Texas A&M, who hosted the tournament, took first place after defeating the University of Arkansas in a playoff round.

Both teams had ended the tournament at five-under par. During both days of play, the temperature was to rise slightly above 90 degrees.

“It was really great weather to golf in,” said freshman Drew Dalziel. “I didn’t really mind missing out on the weather we had here, though.”

Senior Kevin Oswald put forth a strong performance during the weekend as he finished in the top 10 for the second tournament in a row. During the first two rounds, Oswald shot par and shot a 69 in his last round. He tied for sixth place with his three-under par 213.

Head men’s golf coach Jay Horton has been impressed with Oswald’s play thus far.

“Kevin Oswald has been real steady all year,” Horton said. “He did really well in his last round.”

Dalziel, who shot an even par and tied for 15th place, was pleased with the team’s performance over the weekend.

“I was very happy with my putting,” Dalziel said. “I sank a number of 10- to 20-foot putts. Making those shots are what it’s all about. I was very, very pleased.”

Dalziel was not quite as happy with his play off the tee. He explained that his driver had broken during practice and he was forced to acquire a new club.

“It takes a while to get used to playing with a new driver, so when you have to play with a club that you’re not used to, it is a definite disadvantage,” Dalziel said.

The men’s golf team’s ambitions for a spot to the NCAA regional tournament is dependent on their performance in the two remaining tournaments.

“It is very important we do well in these last two tournaments,” Horton said. “We want to win and I have no doubt that we are capable of doing so.”

The third-year coach said even at this late point in the season, the team is still getting better.

“We have improved a lot this season but we can still do better,” Horton said. “We’ll have to if we’re going to make it to the regionals.”

Next Monday Iowa State will compete at the ASU Indian Classic in Jonesboro, Ark., in the first of its last two regular tournaments of the season.