Texas A&M University-Commerce golfer Eric Westerman won the second annual Victoria City Championship on Sunday.

Westerman posted a 3-over 74 in the final round at the Victoria Country Club for a three-shot victory and 54-hole total of 218 (73-71-74).

"I actually played pretty well today, I just didn't make a lot of putts," Westerman told the Victoria Advocate. "It was also comforting to know I had a good lead going to the back so I knew if I just went out and made pars I'd be in good shape. It was nice to get the job done."

Westerman trailed by three strokes after the first round to defending champion - Mark Bazan, shooting a 73 at the Colony Creek Country Club. In round two on Saturday, he moved into a tie along with two others after posting a 71 at the Riverside Golf Course. The entire tournament was played in Westerman's hometown of Victoria, Texas.

Today marks the first blog of Texas A&M-Commerce athletics. As the sports information director, I feel I have the insight and first-hand knowledge to write to you about your favorite team. From time-to-time, I'll ask our student-athletes, coaches and administrators to lend a hand to this blog. But, my first order of business is to remind you to renew your Lion Athletic Club membership for 2008-09 and the next thing is to tell you to sign up for the Ernest Hawkins Golf Classic by contacting us at (903) 886-5558. Both things benefit the entire athletic department.
Till next time...Lions 4 Life.