Men’s Golf Captures First in Anderson Spring Invitational

The Anderson University men's golf team captured first place in the two-day Anderson Spring Invitational, which concluded on Saturday in Muncie.

Anderson's 'A' Team posted a 36-hole score of 617 (+57). The Anderson 'B' Team took eighth place with a 36-hole score of 701 (+141).

John Mercer tied for fourth to lead the Ravens with a two-day score of 154. The freshman from Indianapolis fired rounds of 78 and 76 on the par-70 layout at Delaware Country Club. Mercer was also one of five players to be selected to the Anderson Spring Invitational All-Tournament Team. Tiebreakers slotted him as the fifth-place finisher for all-tournament purposes.

COACH DIJON KNIGHT'S COMMENTS

• I'm extremely proud of our team for securing our second tournament victory of the season. Their work ethic and desire to succeed are evident every week – through practice, course preparation and during practice rounds. They are constantly seeking ways to improve both their physical game and their mental approach. [This weekend's] win is truly a culmination of their hard work, discipline and ambition.
• Despite challenging and inconsistent weather conditions, our players delivered their best performances when the circumstances were most difficult. That resilience speaks volumes about the character of this team and the strong mentality they are continuing to develop.
• This victory is a tremendous way to close out the regular season and it gives us great momentum heading into the conference tournament in two weeks.

ANDERSON 'A' TEAM

• John Mercer – (78-76-154, +14) – T-4 – All-Tournament Team
• Luke LeBourdais – (78-78-156, +16) – T-8
• Owen Mockabee – (75-82-157, +17) – T-10 – Tied 18-Hole Relative-to-Par Season Best (+5)
• Lawrence Long – (85-75-160, +20) – T-15
• Maverik Mollenkopf – (75-86-161, +21) – 18th Place

ANDERSON 'B' TEAM

• Jackson Rachal – (78-84-162, +22) – 19th Place
• Micah Powell – (84-82-166, +26) – T-25
• Jacob Stevens – (97-89-186, +46) – 37th Place
• Rivers Jordan – (98-89-187, +47) – T-38 – Tied 18-Hole Relative-to-Par Season Best (+19)

UP NEXT

Anderson returns to action in the three-day Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Championships, beginning on Friday, May 9 at Forest Hills Country Club in Richmond.