Kiel Posts Low Round For UE In Second Round

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Aces Remain In 8th

PADUCAH, Ky. – Leading the way for the University of Evansville men’s golf team in Monday’s second round of the Missouri Valley Conference Championship was Henry Keil, who carded a 2-over 74.

Kiel lowered his tally by six strokes from the first to the second round at the Country Club of Paducah.  His total score of 154 is 26th overall and third on the Purple Aces squad.  Leading the UE contingent after 36 holes is the duo of Carson Parker and Caleb Wassmer.  Parker followed up his opening round 76 with a 77 while Wassmer finished today with a 78 following a 75 a day ago.  Both are tied for 21st with scores of 153.

Following Kiel in the order is Isaac Rohleder.  He made the largest jump for the Aces, dropping his score from an 85 to a 76 on Monday.  His 161 is tied for 36th.  Dallas Koth also made a nice leap.  His second-round score of 78 was seven better than his first-round score.

Southern Illinois has a firm grasp in the team standings, pacing Valparaiso by 17 strokes going into the final 18 holes on Tuesday.  SIU posted a 285 in round two and stand with a 580.  Valpo is in second with a 597 while Illinois State and Drake are tied for third with a 601.

Max Kreikemeier of Missouri State holds the individual lead.  One of the lowest rounds in championship history saw him card a 5-under 67 to jump in front.  His 141 is three ahead of Tom Cleaton of the Salukis.ß