BARK RIVER, Mich. – In a strong field that includes four power-conference schools, the Illinois State men's golf team opened the season at the Island Resort Intercollegiate, and stand tied for 10th with 18 holes to play in the tournament.
Boise State and Purdue are tied atop the standings through 36 holes as each carded a 566, while Georgia (581), St. Mary's (Calif.) (586), Michigan (588), Miami (Ohio) (590), VCU (590), Northern Illinois (595), and UCF (598) are just ahead of ISU's 599, which is tied with tournament host South Dakota State for 10th in the tournament field.