Balanced Effort Nets Golfers Second Place in Ozark

OZARK, Mo. - Led by a career-best performance from Blake Lorenz and four other Shockers in the top 30, the Wichita State men's golf team logged a second place finish at the Missouri State Intercollegiate at Millwood Golf Club.

Oral Roberts erased a late deficit to take the team title (291-278-285--854, +2), besting the Shockers (286-279-291--856, +4) by two strokes. The Golden Eagles Brandon Hoff was individual medalist with a five-under, 208.

Lorenz (71-69-71--211, -2) ended the competition in a tie for third, his best performance as a Shocker. The junior led the field with a 4.22 average on par-5s, shooting seven-under on those holes for the tournament. His 12 birdies were tied for the…