Sunrise Beach, Mo. - The Missouri Southern Men's Golf team carded a two round total of 596 (301-295) to finish day one of the Missouri Intercollegiate in second place.

The Lions were led by senior Ryan Buerk, who shot a team low 144 (70-74), on the course at The Club at Porto Cima. In his Lions debut, freshman Aaron Shoemaker shot a 148 (75-73), while sophomore Taylor Lansford carded a 149 (76-73). Junior Ethan Hutcheson rounded out the scoring for Southern with a two round total of 155 (83-72). The fifth Lion making the trip, freshman Connor Neil, finished day one with a 165 (87-78).

Buerk is currently tied for fourth place on the individual side at even par, Shoemaker is tied for 12th at four over and Lansford tied for 17th at five over.

The Lions will tee off tomorrow morning in the final round of the Missouri Intercollegiate at The Club at Porto Cima while looking to improve on their second place standing.