ST. LOUIS – Illinois State freshman Alex McCulla has earned the seasons first MVC Golfer of the Week honor of the 2021-22 season, after his ninth-place finish at the Hoosier Collegiate Invitational.
"It is great to see Alex recognized for his opening performance," said Illinois State head men's golf coach Ray Kralis. "He showed that he is ready to lead with three strong rounds that were key to our success this past weekend. He competes courageously and understands how to score. He finds a way."
His ninth-place finish was the top individual finish of any five MVC schools at the event, and of the eight golfers that finished in front of him, five were from Big Ten schools.