NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State sophomore David Perkins has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Week after his impressive performance on his home course at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate on March 31 – April 1.
After enduring snow, wind and freezing temperatures, the East Peoria, Illinois native placed in a tie for 4th in the field of 90 golfers. The sophomore finished with a five-over-par 218 over the three rounds, and helped lead the Redbirds to a third-place finish in the tournament with scores of 305, 294, and 296 over the three rounds.