RICHMOND, Ind. - The Bluffton University men's golf team stands 8th out of 10 teams after a challenging day one from the Richmond Elks Country Club. Bluffton shot a 320, but the Beavers trail first-place Franklin by just 17 strokes heading into day two of the Earlham Spring Invitational.

Sharing team-low honors for Bluffton are senior Noah Macke (Columbus Grove) and sophomore Aaron Gerber (Vermilion) who are tied for 17th after shooting identical 77's on Saturday. Sophomore Jack Wyant (Mansfield/Lexington) is just two strokes back with a 79.

Junior Carson Brubaker (Shelby) and sophomore Drake Sommer (Montpelier) rounded out the Blufton scoring with a pair of 87's on day one.

The Beavers will be back at Richmond Elks for the capper on Sunday, April 19.

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