PITTSBURG, Kan. — Missouri Southern men's golf opened play at the Tommy Riggs Collegiate Invitational on Monday at Crestwood Country Club, competing through the first two rounds of the 54-hole event hosted by Pittsburg State.

The Lions were paced by Britten Coy, who rebounded from an opening-round 78 (+6) with a strong 75 (+3) in round two to lead the team. Max Templeman followed closely, posting rounds of 79 (+7) and 78 (+6), while Zachary Gardner carded a 78 (+6) in the first round before finishing the day with an 81 (+9).

Sam Patterson showed improvement in the second round, trimming three strokes off his opening 82 (+10) to shoot 79 (+7), while Connor Goens matched that 79 (+7) in round two after an 83 (+11) to start the tournament.

Competing as individuals, Tucker Ford turned in the low round of the day for Southern with a 76 (+4) in the opening round before shooting 81 (+9) in round two. Colby Shadwick added rounds of 85 (+13) and 86 (+14).

The Lions will wrap up play at the Tommy Riggs Collegiate Invitational with the final round on Tuesday.

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Round 1
Zachary Gardner - 78 (+6)
Britten Coy - 78 (+6)
Max Templeman - 79 (+7)
Sam Patterson - 82 (+10)
Connor Goens - 83 (+11)
Tucker Ford (IND) - 76 (+4)
Colby Shadwick (IND) - 85 (+13)

Round 2
Britten Coy - 75 (+3)
Max Templeman - 78 (+6)
Sam Patterson - 79 (+7)
Connor Goens - 79 (+7)
Zachary Gardner - 81 (+9)
Tucker Ford (IND) - 81 (+9)
Colby Shadwick (IND) - 86 (14)