Raiders Lead the Field at TPC Deere Run

SILVIS, Ill. – Northwestern won the NAIA Midwest Invitational at TPC Deere Run, totaling 594 with rounds of 302 and 292.

Nate Carlson won the individual title at +4 after rounds of 72 and 74. Evan Smith and Axton Miller tied for second at 149 (+7), with Smith shooting 76-73 and Miller carding 78-71. Ray Greller placed fourth at 150 (+8), and Ben Christy tied for 15th at 155 (+13).

Axton Miller posted the best round of the tournament, being the only golfer in the field to shoot an even 71.

RAIDERS AT THE EVENT
1. Nate Carlson - 72-74=146 (+4)
T2. Evan Smith - 76-73=149 (+7)
T2. Axton Miller - 78-71=149 (+7)
4. Ray Greller - 76-74=150 (+8)
T15. Ben Christy - 78-77=155 (+13)

TEAM RESULTS
1. Northwestern - 302-292=594 (+26)
2. Northwestern (Ohio) - 303-308=611 (+43)
3. Dordt - 307-306=613 (+45)
4. Clarke - 317-309=626 (+58)
T5. St. Ambrose [A] - 313-314=627 (+59)
T5. Doane - 309-318=627 (+59)
7. Viterbo (Wis.) - 318-315=633 (+65)
8. Saint Xavier (Ill.) - 329-306=635 (+67)
9. St. Ambrose [B] - 328-320=648 (+80)
10. St. Ambrose [C] - 330-333=663 (+95)
11. Grace (Ind.) - 324-342=666 (+98)
12. Waldorf - 337-347=684 (+116)

Up Next: The Raiders will be back in action on October 11-12, heading to Blanchard, Oklahoma for the Battle at Winter Creek.

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Players Mentioned

Ben Christy: 6' 3"; Senior

Ray Greller: 6' 4"; Junior

Axton Miller: 6' 3"; Junior

Evan Smith: 5' 10"; Junior

Players Mentioned

Ben Christy
: 6' 3"; Senior

Ray Greller
: 6' 4"; Junior

Axton Miller
: 6' 3"; Junior

Evan Smith
: 5' 10"; Junior