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Smith Cards First Top-15 Finish at the Badger Invitational

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VERONA, Wis. (EMUEagles.com) – Eastern Michigan University freshman MJ Smith (Rockford, Ill.-Winnebago) finished the Badger Invitational much like he started – on fire. The Rockford, Ill. native poured in four birdies on the day to finish the event with a career-best 216 (69-77-70) at the University Ridge Golf Course. His 13th-place showing marked the first time in his young career that he has collected a top-15 finish.

Illinois State hung on to earn the tourney win with an eight-under 856. Sam Houston (-5, 859) and Cincinnati (-4, 860) were the only other programs to finish under par.