SAGINAW, Mich. -- The Wayne State University men's golf team opened its 2024-25 campaign on Saturday at Saginaw Valley State's Al Watrous Invitational.  Through 18 holes at Sawmill Golf Club, the Warriors' "B" squad is in second (290, +2) among the 14-team field while the "A" team sits in fifth place (297, +9).

"We had a tough day all around in our first go," said head coach Mike Horn.  "We had a few guys get it going early, but faded near the end.  I think we learned a lot about the golf course and where we can attack, so tomorrow should be a much better day.  Everybody played adequate, but we need more than that to compete at this level. W ith a good day tomorrow, we should put ourselves in a nice position."

Wayne State Individuals (of 74)
"B" Team
T4.  Adam Burghardt - 71 (-1)
T6.  Luc Warnock - 72 (E)
T10.  Shawn Sehra - 73 (+1)
T13.  Mat Hawryluk - 74 (+2)
T30.  Ian Smith - 76 (+4)

"A" Team
T6.  Josh DiCarlo - 72 (E)
T19.  Andrew Daily - 75 (+3)
T19.  Josh Lahner - 75 (+3)
T19.  Max Leppelmeier - 75 (+3)
T30.  Tyler Hurtubise - 76 (+4)

Findlay's "A" group leads the way with an even 288 and was paced by Colin Schadek at four under (68).

The Warriors will tee off at 8 a.m. on Sunday and are set to play 18 more holes to decide the final leaderboard.