Cougars Tied for Sixth After First Day at Mark Simpson Invite

ERIE, Colo. – Senior Jaden Cantafio sits at 2-under, 142, to lead Washington State Men's Golf through the first two rounds of the 2023 Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational, played Monday at the par-72, 7,787-yard Colorado National Golf Club.

As a team, the Cougars opened with a 6-under, 282, before posting a 1-over, 289 second round score to finish the first day tied for sixth at 5-under, 571. San Francisco leads the tournament at 18-under, 558, followed by UTEP seven strokes back.

Cantafio started strong in his first round, posting three birdies on his first six holes. He ended his first 18 with five birdies en route to a 3-under, 69. In the afternoon, he shot a 1-over, 73, giving him a…