Men’s Golf Gains Early Season Success
         EDWARDSVILLE, ILL. - After its first two tournaments in ten years the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville men’s golf team is off to a flying start in the fall season.
         The Cougars won the Quincy University Hawk Invitational this past week and finished second at the University of Indianapolis Invitational on Sept. 6.
         “It was nice to come out and make a statement against some conference teams,” said SIUE men’s golf coach Mark Marcuzzo. “The kids are really excited and playing well.”
         SIUE hosts the Cougar Classic at Belk Park Golf Course in Wood River this Sunday and Monday.
         “We feel like we have a really good chance to win it,” said Marcuzzo.
         In the tournament win over Quincy, the Cougars shot a 300 the first day followed up by a 296 on the second. SIUE last won a tournament on April 1, 1991 at the Tommy Armour/Riverman Invitational at Whitmoor Country Club.
         “If we can get our (team) scores in the 290 range we can compete nationally,” said Marcuzzo.
         Kyle Lickenbrock (Freeburg) and Craig Heinzman (Breese) both finished tied for second each shooting 146.
         “They have been real consistent for us,” said Marcuzzo. “The team has a great atmosphere. They all get along. The sky is the limit.”
         Freshman Matt Lehl (Woodstock) was tied for fifth with a 147.
         At Indianapolis, Kyle Gansauer (Centralia) led the way for the Coguars with a fourth place finish of 71 at the 18 hole tournament. Lickenbrock was four strokes behind in 15th place at 75.
         The Cougars finished seven strokes behind tournament champion Kentucky Wesleyan.
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