Holland Reporter

The Grand Valley State University (GVSU) men's golf team continues to lead the Ken Partridge Invitational in Noblesville, Indiana. After two rounds, the Lakers hold a six-stroke advantage over their nearest competitor with only one round remaining.

In the second round, GVSU posted a score of 279 (-9), maintaining their lead at two under par overall. The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is in second place, also shooting a 279 for the day and standing at +4. Missouri S&T follows in third position with a total of +8 after carding 281 (-7). The University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) holds fourth place at +16, having scored 291 (+3). Wayne State rounds out the top five with a score of 282 (-6), entering the final round at +18.

Bryce Wheeler and Drew Coble from GVSU are both tied for third place individually. Wheeler finished his day with a score of 71 (-1), including five birdies, reaching three under par overall. Coble matched him at three under after shooting a round of 68 (-4), highlighted by six birdies on his card. Charlie Cooley stands tied for fifth at even par after scoring one under today with four birdies.

Nick Krueger shot a commendable 69 (-3) featuring five birdies, tying him for 16th place at four over par. Manuel Cue Vargas ended his round tied for 68th place at +12 after posting a score of 77 (+5), which included two birdies.

The final round will be played tomorrow as GVSU seeks to maintain its leading position.