ANDOVER, Kan. – The Griffon men's golf team completed the opening two rounds of the Newman Men's Fall Invite/MIAA Preview on Monday at Terradyne Country Club, sitting tied for ninth place in the 16-team field.
MoWest posted a two-round total of 596 (+28), shooting a 301 (+17) in the opening round before improving by six strokes with a second-round 295 (+11).
Parker Boggins led the Griffons individually, finishing the day tied for fourth place with a one-under-par 141. Boggins opened with a one-under 70 before carding an even-par 71 in the second round. He recorded five birdies and an eagle across his two rounds.
Ethan Mustard followed in a tie for 42nd place at nine-over-par 151. Mustard shot a 77 (+6) in the opening round before improving with a 74 (+3) in round two.
Tim Johnston finished tied for 34th with a two-round total of 150 (+8), recording rounds of 74 (+3) and 76 (+5). Dawson Schnieders followed in a tie for 62nd at 154 (+12), improving by six strokes in the second round with a 74 (+3) after opening with an 80 (+9).
Bennett Berger rounded out the team lineup with rounds of 81 (+10) and 79 (+8), finishing at 160 (+18).
Competing as an individual, Michael Atnip recorded a two-round total of 157 (+15), opening with a 74 (+3) before shooting an 83 (+12) in the second round.
Central Oklahoma leads the tournament after two rounds with a 578 (+10), followed by Washburn in second at 581 (+13). Pittsburg State and Arkansas-Fort Smith are tied for third at 585 (+17).
The Griffons will conclude the Newman Men's Fall Invite/MIAA Preview on Tuesday, Oct. 13, with the third and final round at Terradyne Country Club in Andover, Kansas.
