FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Evan O’Kelly Director of Communications O: (406) 657-2130 E: evan.okelly@msubillings.edu Monday, October 12, 2015 Connor Miele earns GNAC Golfer of the Week
After placing third at the Yellowjacket Fall Invitational last week, MSUB men’s golf junior Connor Miele earns GNAC Golfer of the Week honors Monday. PORTLAND, Ore. – A 1-under-par 143 (72-71) by junior Connor Miele at the Yellowjacket Fall Invitational last week earned the Montana State University Billings men’s golfer Great Northwest Athletic Conference Golfer of the Week honors announced by the conference office Monday. Miele took third place at the tournament overall, and helped the Yellowjackets claim the team title with a score of 578 (293-285). “I am very excited for Connor, as he has had some great tournaments this fall,” said MSUB head coach Shawn O’Brien. “I am looking for him to continue to lead throughout our offseason and into the spring. Connor is a fantastic young man, who is deserving of this award.” In his first season competing at MSUB, Miele serves as team captain and recorded his second top-5 finish of the fall last week at Pryor Creek Golf Club in Huntley, Mont.