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Perkins Ties Record with 14th Career Golfer of Week Honor

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Behind a stellar performance at the Missouri Tiger Intercollegiate in which he finished second individually, Illinois State senior David Perkins has earned his 14th career MVC Golfer of the Week honor, tying the conference record.

The award is his third of the season, which is tied with former Wichita State standout Dustin Garza for the high-water mark in conference history.

Perkins put together three consecutive under-par rounds with a 70 (-2), 66 (-6), and 68 (-4), ending the tournament with a 12-under 204.

This season Perkins leads the Redbirds in scoring average, averaging 71.