FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Evan O’Kelly Director of Communications O: (406) 657-2130 E: evan.okelly@msubillings.edu Friday, September 23, 2016 MSUB men battle through weather in opening round at SMU Invite Friday
Fighting through difficult weather conditions on Friday, the MSUB men’s golf team sits in a three-way tie for 13th place after a team score of 316 at the Saint Martin’s Invite. OLYMPIA, Wash. – Fighting through tough weather conditions that ultimately cut the day short, the Montana State University Billings men’s golf team opened its 2016-17 season by shooting a 316 at the Saint Martin’s University Invitational Friday at the Olympia Golf and Country Club. Originally scheduled to tee off at 8:30 a.m. local time and play 36 holes on Friday, steady rain throughout the day canceled the second round of action. “The conditions were brutal today, and I think all of the golfers should be commended for playing,” said MSUB head coach Kevin Woodin. “Looking at the forecast for tomorrow’s final round is encouraging, and I’m really interested in seeing how we do tomorrow.” Leading the way for the ‘Jackets on Friday was freshman Caleb Stetzner, who shot a 76 in his first-ever collegiate round. The Anaconda, Mont., native is the top player from MSUB after Day 1, and is in a tie for 31st place. “Caleb’s 76 is a very