SMITHVILLE, Mo. --- The Minnesota State men's golf team finished in ninth place at the NSIC Men's Conference Preview Tuesday.

The two-round NSIC Men's Conference Preview was held at the par-72 Paradise Pointe Golf Complex. Winona State finished first amongst the 15 teams as the Warriors shot a 290-284—574 (-2). Minnesota State shot a 305-300--605 (+29) to finish ninth. Winona State's Peyton Coahran (71-70—141) and Minnesota Crookston's Marc Bofarull (70-71—141) finished first in the individual standings at -3.

"We had some good bounce back rounds today," head coach Alex Schmitz said.  We still have to find a couple more scores to give a chance at finishing higher in the standings."

Senior Hogan Ordal shot a 70 (-2) on the final day, including three birdies and an eagle, to finish in a tie for 16th place with a 148 (+4). Junior Karson Patten recorded a 78 in the final round to finish in a tie with Ordal in 16th place as well with a 148 (+4).

Sophomore Michael Johnson notched recorded four birdies in his second round as his score of 76 helped him finish the event with a 154 (+10). Freshman Sam Swavely followed one stroke behind Johnson as his 76 in the final round brought his score to 155 (+11). Senior Leo Werschay finished the second round with an 80 to bring his final score to 159 (+15) also.

Competing independently, freshman Paul Rezko finished with a 75 in the second round, including an eagle on hole nine, to wrap up the event in 31st place with a score of 151 (+7). Junior Jack Schrader shot a 73 to bring his final score to 164 (+20).

Minnesota State continues its season on April 6-7 as it travels to Mayetta, Kan., to compete in the Firekeeper Open at the Firekeeper Golf Course.

16. Hogan Ordal – 78-70—148 (+4)
16. Karson Patten – 70-78—148 (+4)
50. Michael Johnson – 78-76—154 (+10)
54. Sam Swavely – 79-76—155 (+11)
78. Leo Werschay – 79-80—159 (+15)
31. Paul Rezko (Ind.) – 76-75—151 (+7)
91. Jack Schrader (Ind.) – 91-73—164 (+20)