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Jegers' quick rise not surprising for McEntire

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — With a young roster, it was almost a guarantee that a freshman was going to have to step up if Middle Tennessee was going to win its third straight Conference USA men's golf title.

The Blue Raiders actually had two first-years shine in the spotlight at the C-USA Championship April 26-29, helping them to a third straight crown. One of those freshmen, while obviously ultra-talented, was quite a surprise this spring considering where he was less than six months ago.

Kevin Jegers didn't have the chance to ease into the college game during the fall.