WINONA, Minn. – The Bemidji State University Men's Golf team made a 23-stroke improvement on day two of the Watkins Invitational Tuesday afternoon to finish sixth at the tournament. Sophomore Cullen Ryan fired a career-low 141 including a career-low 69 on day two to lead the Beavers.
 
The Beavers improved by three spots after the final day and finished sixth with a team score of 589 (306-283). Their second round score of 283 is a season-low so far this season and lowest since 2023.
 
Ryan tied for sixth individually with his career-low round while Koby Kuenzel followed and tied for 12^th after shooting 143 (74-69). Tate Usher carded 150 (80-70) while Logan Schoepp added 156 (80-76) and Charlie Williams rounded out the Beavers' five scorers shooting 157 (82-75).
 
Competing as individuals, Tanner Wanous posted a top-20 finish by shooting 147 (76-71) while Teagan LaPlante shot 152 (78-74) and Ryan Schmit shot 156 (85-71).
 
The Beavers now gear up for their final tournament of the fall season and travel to St. Joseph, Mo., to compete at the Super Regional Preview Oct. 7-8.
 
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Located on the shore of Lake Bemidji, Bemidji State University sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs with NCAA Division I men's hockey membership in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association and women's hockey membership in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association, while its 13 NCAA Division II programs hold membership in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).
 
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