CHANDLER, Ariz. -- The Bradley men's golf team turned in its lowest round of the spring with a first round 311 and is in 13th place after 36 holes at the Snowman Getaway Invitational at the par-72 Cattail Course at the Whirlwind Golf Club. Senior Zach Wanken (Galeburg, Ill./Galesburg) was the team's top performer Monday, finishing the day tied for 33rd.
Strong winds during the second round made for difficult play in the afternoon. Wanken was the only Bradley player to shoot both rounds in the 70's during the opening day of play, carding rounds of 75 and 79 and will enter Tuesday's final round tied for 33rd at 154. Junior Coby Thompson (East Galesburg, Ill./Knoxville) is seven shots behind Wanken in a tie for 63rd at 161 after turning in scores of 77 and 84.
Senior Zach Zobrist (Morton, Ill./Peoria Christian) shot a career-low 75 in the opening round and shot a second-round 86 to finish the day tied with Thompson for 63rd at 161. Freshman Corey Verseman (Galesburg, Ill./Galesburg) is 73rd in the individual standings at 169 following rounds of 84 and 85, while junior Nathan Perry (Normal, Ill./Normal West) shot rounds of 89 and 83 and is three shots behind Verseman in 75th at 172.
Idaho opened play with a seven-under par 281, but shot 301 in the afternoon and will begin the final round in first place (582). Tournament-host Washington State is two shots behind Idaho in second place at 584. Missouri is third overall at 585 and holds a one-shot lead on UMKC and Portland who are tied for fourth at 593. Boise State ended Monday's action in sixth (603) and is followed by Air Force (7th - 608) and Villanova (8th - 609).
Northern Colorado is ninth in the team standings at 611 with Seattle following in 10th place at 613. Gonzaga is 11th overall (624) and Utah Valley is three shots back in 12th (627) with Bradley rounding out the field in 13th at 642.
The Braves close out play at the Snowman Getaway Invitational with one round of play Tuesday.
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