Schuessler Paces Bears On First Day at Shocker Invitational

36-Hole Results

NEWTON, Kan. -- The Missouri State men's golf team is tied for sixth place after 36 holes at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational at Sand Creek Station Golf Course. The Bears were led in Monday's (Oct. 9) play by senior Eric Schuessler, who fired 70-69--139, five-under-par, placing him in 14th place in the 88-player field.

As a team, MSU posted 285-282--567 in two trips around the par 72, 7182-yard layout and is nine-under-par for the tournament. Oklahoma State leads by a shot over host Wichita State with a round to go, 555-556. Rice is third at 561, with UT-Rio Grand Valley at 563, Abilene Christian at 566, and then the Bears and Seton Hall tied for sixth. Hutchinson Community College and LaSalle are tied for eighth with SIU Edwardsville rounding out the top 10.

Senior Hampus Wijkstrom, who's finished first and second in his last two tournaments, is tied for 21st after shooting 72-70--142, while freshman Max Bowman is just behind with 71-72--143 and tied for 27th. Senior Max Kreikemeier shot even-par 72-72--144 on Monday, placing him in a tie for 32nd and sophomore Christian Rischer is tied for 47th with 75-71--146. Freshman Andrew Fallis, playing as an individual, carded 76-79--155.

Tuesday's final round is slated for an 8 a.m. shotgun start.

Schuessler Paces Bears On First Day at Shocker Invitational

Players Mentioned

Max Bowman

Andrew Fallis

Max Kreikemeier

Christian Rischer

Eric Schuessler

Hampus Wijkstrom

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