University of Southern Indiana Men’s Golf senior Jason Bannister adds to his illustrious collegiate resume after being named Ohio Valley Conference Co-Golfer of the Month for October on Wednesday morning. Bannister shares the award with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Alex Eickhoff. The October selection marks the third time Bannister has been honored with the award, previously in March of 2023 and 2024.
The senior’s jewel of the month occurred at the Grier Jones Shocker Invitational hosted by Wichita State University. Bannister finished with a three-round score of 212 (68, 71, 73) for the tournament earning third place (-4) on the leaderboards, only a few strokes short of a Korn Fairy Tour invitation.
Bannister followed with another consistent performance at the Xavier Invitational in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bannister led the team on the score sheet shooting a 216 (71-76-69) over the three-round tournament finishing tied for tenth (+6).
USI closed out the month at the Bill Crabtree Invitational hosted by Kentucky Wesleyan University. Bannister scored a 143 (70-73) in the two-day event, tied for 14th (-1).
Bannister and the Eagles are idle until the start of the spring schedule March 14 when they play University of Evansville at Fendrich Golf Course in town.
