Illinois State junior David Perkins has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week after leading the Redbirds to the championship of the 12-team Badger Invitational at Madison, Wis.
Perkins tied for third while helping ISU win by four strokes over Kansas and eight over Iowa State.
The East Peoria native opened with a 2-over par 74, but followed with a 7-under 65 and a 3-under 69. The 65 tied a course collegiate record and included a 6-under 30 on the back nine.
The honor is Perkins’ fifth of his career. The Redbirds return to action Monday and Tuesday in Colorado State's Ram Masters Invitational.