SMITHVILLE, Mo. --- The Minnesota State men's golf team finished round two of the NSIC Championships in seventh place Saturday.

The three-round NSIC Championships are being held at the par-72 Paradise Point Golf Complex in Smithville, Mo. Ten teams are competing in the event. Minnesota State sits in seventh place with scores of 306-308—614 (+38). Winona State leads the team standings with scores of 294-291—585 (+9). Winona State's Max Jericho leads the individual standings at 70-70—140 (-4).

"We battled in cold and windy conditions today," assistant coach Todd Pfingsten said. "Karson had another solid day and we look forward to tomorrow's round."

Junior Karson Patten shot a 74 in round two and now sits in fourth place at +2 overall. Patten notched a pair of birdies in round two and shot an even 36 on the front nine.

Senior Hogan Ordal notched a 76 in round two and is now in 24th place at +8. Ordal posted two birdies and shot a 35 (-1) on the front nine. Sophomore Michael Johnson sits in 29th place at +11 as he shot a 78 in round two. Johnson shot par on the last 15 holes of his second round.

Freshman Paul Rezko sits in 45th place at +18 after shooting an 81 in round two that included one birdie. Senior Leo Werschay is one stroke behind Rezko at +19 after shooting an 80 in the second round.
 
4. Karson Patten – 72-74—146 (+2)
24. Hogan Ordal – 76-76—152 (+8)
29. Michael Johnson – 77-78—155 (+11)
45. Paul Rezko – 81-81—162 (+18)
46. Leo Werschay – 83-80—163 (+19)

Minnesota State wraps up the NSIC Championships on Sunday.