The Lindenwood men's golf team concluded the fall portion of its schedule with an eighth-place finish at the LaTour Intercollegiate in Matthews, La. The Lions shot a combined 878

OVERVIEW
The Lions shot a 294 across the opening 18 holes, led by Santiago Juesas Benet who fired a three-under 69 in the first round, one off his season-low. He used the help of five birdies to get to his score. Following him was Renato Filho and Brennan Strubberg who carded a 73 and 74, respectively. Strubberg had four birdies during his opening round. Playing as an individual, Sam Emrick tied his season-low during the first round with a 74, which included a pair. 

Juesas paced Lindenwood once again in round two with a two-under 70, aided by five birdies. Mackenzie Holmes also had a team-high five birdies in the second round as he finished with a 74. Filho also shot a 74, while the lineup was rounded out by Strubberg with a 75 and Samuel Bergenstein who shot a 76. Overall, the Black and Gold shot a 293 across the second 18 and sat in a tie for eighth after day one. Individually, Juesas was in second.

Lindenwood carded its best round of the tournament on the final day, earning a 291 as Filho and Strubberg each recorded a 71. Strubberg played well on the front nine, recording a two-under. Coming in just behind them was Juesas Benat who fired a 74 as he wrapped up his tournament in a tie for sixth. Bergensten notched his best round of the tournament with a 75, while Holmes and Emrick tallied a 77. Overall, the Lions finished in eighth place.

RESULTS 

Place	Name	Score
T6th	Santiago Juesas Benet	(69, 70, 74)
29th	Renato Filho	(73, 74, 71)
32nd	Brennan Strubberg	(74, 75, 71)
T51st	Mackenzie Holmes	(78, 74, 77)
T56th	Samuel Bergenstein	(79, 76, 75)
T61st	Sam Emrick*	(74, 82, 77)

*Played as an individual 

UP NEXT
The Lions will return the the course at the Gulf Coast Intercollegiate in New Orleans, La. on February 24-25.