CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (9/17/19) – Arkansas State's Zan Luka Stirn finished tied for eighth place Tuesday at the Golfweek Conference Challenge, where the Red Wolves finished tied for fourth among 16 teams after recording a combined 871 (+7) over the three-day tournament at Cedar Rapids Country Club.
Stirn shot a 213 (-3) to lead A-State and claim his 14th career top-10 finish. His total included an opening round 66 (-6) for the day one lead before closing the tournament with rounds of 71 (-1) and 76 (+4). Sophomore Jack Madden and freshman Cade Uhlenhake totaled 222 (+6) in their A-State debuts to tie for 38th. Freshman Adam Thorp closed out the tournament with a total of 223 (+7) to tie for 44th while senior Julien Sale was tied for 50th at 225 (+9). Sophomore Luka Naglic tied for 61st at 226 (+10).
A-State's total of 871 (+7) equaled the total by Illinois State and host Iowa. Ball State took the team title with an 853 (-11) total. Sacramento State was the lone team to shoot under par on Tuesday totaling 281 (-7).
The Red Wolves return to action Sept. 22-24 at the Graeme McDowell Invitational in Birmingham, Ala. For the latest on A-State men's golf, follow on Twitter (@AStateMGolf), Facebook (/AStateGolf) and Instagram (astatemensgolf).
Golfweek Conference Challenge | Cedar Rapids CC | Cedar Rapids, Iowa
T4. Arkansas State | 288-283-300=871 (+7)
T8. Zan Luka Stirn | 66-71-76=213 (-3)
T38. Jack Madden | 76-73-73=222 (+6)
T38. Cade Uhlenhake* | 72-78-72= 222 (+6)
T44. Adam Thorp | 72-70-81=223 (+7)
T50. Julien Sale | 80-69-76=225 (+9)
T61. Luka Naglic | 74-77-75=226 (+10)
*Competing as individual
