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RIO DE JANEIRO -- Golf formally returned to the Olympics on Thursday, on a course that saw its construction threatened by lawsuits aimed at protecting the nature preserve on which it was built.The first official Olympic golf shot in 112 years was struck by Brazils Adilson da Silva to open the round, and plenty of his countrymen were on the course as fans. It came about a year after the last of the hassles that included environmental lawsuits, land ownership disputes and doubts it even needed to be built in the first place.The course is good, said Canadas Graham Delaet, who shot 66 and is tied for second, three shots back of early leader Marcus Fraser of Australia. I think it exceeded everyones expectations.Plenty of native wildlife has remained on the course even after construction, including capybara (a large rodent), caiman (small crocodile) and corujas (burrowing owls). The animals, the owls especially, were particularly visible in the practice rounds earlier this week, when there were considerably fewer people on the course.Fans being on the course Thursday may have sent some of the animals seeking cover.I imagine people in Brazil think it is funny that we go oogling over something that is a little more normal to them, said U.S. golfer Matt Kuchar, who shot 69 and finished the day tied for 11th in the 60-man field, six shots off Frasers pace.Games organizers and city officials have consistently defended the construction of the course, which they hope will spark growth of the game in Brazil. The course also features newly built luxury apartments, which further raised the ire of those groups who objected to the construction in the first place.Plans call for the course to be public for at least 20 years. Rio has a small number of private golf clubs as well.The course took three years to build, and problems werent limited to the courtrooms. 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The closest SMU came was five points in the final minute.That first half -- I just am really proud of the way our guys bounced back, Boise State coach Leon Rice said, referring to losing at Oregon on Monday night. Thats the best half we played this year for sure.The opening half was too much for SMU to overcome. The Mustangs did score the first 12 points of the second half to get back in the game.Our effort was tremendous in the second half, SMU coach Tim Jankovich said. You cant feel good about our first half. They were definitely the aggressor. You cant give up 44 points on someone elses floor in the first half.Hutchinson made 8 of 16 shots from the field and had seven rebounds to go with two assists and two steals.I thought Hutchinson was fantastic, Jankovich said. WWe couldnt guard him, and he was the difference in the game.dddddddddddd Hes so athletic and is such a big guard and hard to stay in front of.The Mustangs were within 65-59 and 67-62 in the final minute but couldnt get closer. Boise State squandered a 14-point lead in losing to Oregon on Monday, so Rice was happy to see his team earn a win.It was a great finish, Rice said. That team we played tonight -- they werent just going to pack it up. Thats a good team that is going to win a lot of games this year.Ben Moore led SMU with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Semi Ojeleye added 15 points, which was hurt by 16 turnovers and 50 percent shooting from the foul line (11 of 22).TIP-INSSMU had made at least five 3-pointers in each game this season before making just one, which came in the final minute. ... Moores 14 rebounds were one shy of a career high.Boise State: Reids 18 points were a career high. He scored 12 points in the first half of 4 of 5 shooting from behind the arc. His previous career high was nine points, set earlier this season. ... Hutchinson has led the Broncos in rebounding in all seven games this season. ... Forward Nick Duncan went 0 of 5 from 3-point range, marking the first time this season he didnt make a 3-pointer.UP NEXTBoise State plays at Evansville on Dec. 3SMU hosts Cal State Bakersfield on Dec. 2 ' ' '