
Men's Golf Rallies for Runner-Up Finish at HCU
March 05, 2024 | Men's Golf
Final Results
SUGAR LAND, Texas -- The Missouri State men's golf team mounted a furious final-round rally Tuesday (Mar. 5), but came up a stroke short to tie for second at the Colin Montgomerie-HCU Invitational at Sweetwater Country Club.
The Bears posted the second-best round of the day, a seven-under-par 281, and moved up four spots to find themselves in the middle of a thrilling finish which saw three teams finish within a shot of each other. First-day leader New Mexico Junior College held on for the win with a 54-hole total of 847, one better than the Bears and Weber State and 848, 16-under-par.
Southeastern Louisiana placed fourth at 853, with Incarnate Word (854), Tarleton (855), New Orleans (860), Houston Christian (862), Stephen F. Austin (865) and Omaha (868) rounding out the top 10.
Three-time all-conference standout Max Kreikemeier led the charge for MSU, firing a final-round 67 to finish tied for 13th with 212 for the tournament. Senior Hampus Wijkstrom posted the best overall finish for the Bears, placing 12th by carding 67-71-73--211. Junior Ludvig Wijkstrom shot 74-69-70--213 and tied for 16th, while senior Eric Schuessler was 31st with 71-74-71--216 and sophomore Christian Rischer came in 54th with 70-75-78--223.
The Bears are off next week before hosting the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate, Mar. 18-19 at Twin Oaks Country Club.
SUGAR LAND, Texas -- The Missouri State men's golf team mounted a furious final-round rally Tuesday (Mar. 5), but came up a stroke short to tie for second at the Colin Montgomerie-HCU Invitational at Sweetwater Country Club.
The Bears posted the second-best round of the day, a seven-under-par 281, and moved up four spots to find themselves in the middle of a thrilling finish which saw three teams finish within a shot of each other. First-day leader New Mexico Junior College held on for the win with a 54-hole total of 847, one better than the Bears and Weber State and 848, 16-under-par.
Southeastern Louisiana placed fourth at 853, with Incarnate Word (854), Tarleton (855), New Orleans (860), Houston Christian (862), Stephen F. Austin (865) and Omaha (868) rounding out the top 10.
Three-time all-conference standout Max Kreikemeier led the charge for MSU, firing a final-round 67 to finish tied for 13th with 212 for the tournament. Senior Hampus Wijkstrom posted the best overall finish for the Bears, placing 12th by carding 67-71-73--211. Junior Ludvig Wijkstrom shot 74-69-70--213 and tied for 16th, while senior Eric Schuessler was 31st with 71-74-71--216 and sophomore Christian Rischer came in 54th with 70-75-78--223.
The Bears are off next week before hosting the Twin Oaks Intercollegiate, Mar. 18-19 at Twin Oaks Country Club.
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