Andrew Mathews

Jacks finish eighth in opening tournament

Yocum leads Northland in opening Twin Ports Collegiate

9/8/2024 7:05:00 PM

SUPERIOR, Wis. – The Northland College Men's Golf Team finished in eighth at the Twins Port Collegiate in Superior, Wis., the event had two rounds spanning Saturday and Sunday. Sophomore Andrew Yocum led the LumberJacks shooting a 171 (+27).

The hosts University of Wisconsin Superior won the tournament with a team score of five over par. Individually, Andrew Rude and Conner Willard of UW-Superior tied for first at four under par. Northland placed eighth in its first event of the season at +160.

In round one, Yocum shot an 84 (+12) with one birdie and parred seven. Mac Reed had three birdies over the two days with two in the opening round. Reed shot a 173 (+29) to finish in 40th. Ethan Rubin only competed on the second day but carded an 89 (+17) one of the best rounds for the LumberJacks.

Results

Place     Name                                Rd.1      Rd.2      Total

8.           Northland                         +79        +81        +160

38.         Andrew Yocum                 84          87          171 (+27)

40.         Mac Reed                         86            87          173 (+29)           

46.         Isaiah Gueths                   92          93          185 (+41)

50.         Christian Shields              107        102        209 (+65)

51.         Ben Stewart                      105        105        210 (+66)

              Mitch Taylor                     97 (+25)

              Ethan Rubin                                    89 (+17)

The LumberJacks compete next at the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Preview on Thursday, Sept. 12 in Becker, Minn. 

Northland College is an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, WI. The LumberJacks and LumberJills sponsor 14 varsity sports and compete in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, Midwest Lacrosse Conference, and the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.