Bear Golfers Finish Fifth in Spring Opener

Final Results

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. -- The Missouri State men's golf team finished fifth of nine teams Tuesday (Feb. 8) at the season-opening Veterans Intercollegiate at Orange County National's Crooked Cat Course. The Bears saved their best for last, posting 297 in the final round after shooting 301 each of the first two days for an 899 total over three days.

Siena claimed the team title, easily outdistancing runner-up and host Bucknell, 857 to 883. Stetson was third with 884, followed by Chicago State (893), the Bears, Holy Cross and Bryant (905), Bucknell's "B" team (941) and Veterans Golf Association.

Senior Alex Locke paced MSU for the 54 holes, posting 73-75-72--220 to tie for 15th. Junior Max Kreikemeier was two shots back in 17th with 77-72-73--222, while sophomore Eric Schuessler was third for the Bears and 21st overall with 73-75-75--223. Juniors Austin Gillund and JP Lavalle placed 42nd and 43rd, respectively -- Gillund carded 78-80-77--235 and Lavalle shot 80-79-77--236.

The Bears are next week before returning to action Feb. 20-22 at the Loyola Intercollegiate in Goodyear, Ariz.

Bear Golfers Finish Fifth in Spring Opener

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Players Mentioned

Austin Gillund

Max Kreikemeier

JP Lavalle

Alex Locke

Eric Schuessler

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