BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- The Adrian College men's golf team competed in a two-day tournament on Friday and Saturday at the Lou Collins Memorial Tournament hosted by Olivet College. The Bulldogs played well both days to rack up a second place finish in the 15-team tournament with a total score of 592.

The Bulldogs finished day one tied with Trine University for the team lead with a 292. Joe Kowatch led the way with a 69 on day one to finish as the tournament leader. Joe Renfer shot a 73 for the Bulldogs followed by a pair of 75's from Ryan Van Eyk and Hendrik de Koning. Gabe Campbell finished the day with a 78 for the Bulldogs while Trevor Benoit shot a 73 as an individual.

On day two of the tournament, the team combined for a team score of 300. Kowatch led the team again with a 72 on the day followed by a 74 from Renfer. Campbell and Van Eyk each shot 77 for the Bulldogs while de Koning shot an 83. Benoit finished the day with a 73 as an individual. 

Kowatch finished the tournament in second place followed by an eighth place finish from Renfer and a tenth place finish from Benoit. All three members of the Bulldogs landed All-Tournament status.

"We fought hard today while not playing our best," said head coach Brent Greenwood after day two of the tournament. "A lot of guys showed grit after rough starts to the day which will benefit us greatly in the future. Anytime you can shoot in the 500's for a two-day, there's nothing to hang your head about, especially when it is the first tournament of the year. We had a great weekend, and I am excited for what's in store for the rest of the fall.

Trine went on to be the only team to beat Adrian in the two-day tournament finishing six strokes better.

The Bulldogs will take a week off and will return to action at home as Adrian will host a two-day tournament on September 15 and 16.