Golfers Close Strong in Kentucky

Final Results

RICHMOND, Ky. -- The Missouri State men's golfers closed strong Saturday (Sept. 4) to move up a spot and finish 13th in their season opener at the EKU Invitational. After a disappointing first day, the Bears bounced back with a one-over-par 281 in the final round, the fifth-best score of the day, and finish with 864 for the tournament.

Junior JP Lavalle fired a career-best four-under-par 66 to lead the Bears on the day and for the tournament, finishing with 212 and tied for 17th. Senior Alex Locke tied for 31st after a final-round even-par 70 gave him a 215 total, while Max Kreikemeier shot 74-73-71--218 to tie for 49th. Senior Crimson Callahan tallied 73-73-74--220 and junior Carter Lee finished with 73-75-75--223.

Western Carolina went wire-to-wire in claiming the team title with 271-279-275--825, 11 shots better than runner-up Dayton and its 836. Jacksonville State (838), Morehead State (844) and Eastern Kentucky (850) rounded out the top five.

The Bears are back in action next week, Sept. 13-14, at the Wildcat Invitational in Manhattan, Kan.

Golfers Close Strong in Kentucky

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Players Mentioned

Max Kreikemeier

JP Lavalle

Carter Lee

Alex Locke

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