SDSU's Bormann, NDSU's Israelson Named Golfers of the Week

3/22/2018 12:00:00 AM

ELMHURST, Ill. – South Dakota State's Sydney Bormann was named the league's Golfer of the Week after securing her first-career tournament victory at the Lady Thunderbird Invitational, March 15-16, while North Dakota State's Andrew Israelson earned the men's honor for his third-place performance at the GCU Invitational.

Bormann edged out the victory by one stroke, turning in an even-par 144 scorecard for the tournament. The sophomore from Parkston, S.D., tied career bests for 18-hole total (71) and 36-hole total (144).

Israelson finished third in a 93-golfer field at the GCU Invitational, marking his fourth top-10 and second top-five finish in 2017-18. The sophomore from Staples, Minn., carded rounds of 73-68-68 for a 4-under 209.

Andrew Israelson, NORTH DAKOTA STATE

So. // Staples, Minn.

Competed at the GCU Invitational in Phoenix, March 16-17
Carded a three-round score of 4-under 209
Shot back-to-back 3-under 68 rounds to close out the invitational
Earned third place among a field of 93 golfers
Fourth top-10 finish and second top-five finish in 2017-18
Logged a 69.67 scoring average for the week
Holds The Summit League's second-best scoring average this season (72.1)
Third-career Summit League Golfer of the Week honor

Also Nominated: Jackson Wetherbee (Western Illinois), Matt Tolan (South Dakota)

Previous Winners: Tommy Vining (South Dakota) – September and October // Jacob Michel (South Dakota) – Jan. 31 // Drew Eaton (Western Illinois) – Feb. 14 // Van Holmgren (North Dakota State) – Feb. 21 // Drew Eaton (Western Illinois) – Feb. 28 // Eric Brinker (Fort Wayne) – March 8 // Chris Korte (Denver) – March 15

Sydney Bormann, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE

So. // Parkston, S.D.

Competed at the Lady Thunderbird Invitational in St. George, Utah, March 15-16
Captured her first-career tournament victory with a two-round even-par 144 score
Finished first among a field of 71 golfers
Tied a career best with a 1-under 71 scorecard during first-round play
Her two-round 144 total also tied a career best for 36 holes
Led SDSU to a second-place finish—best team placement thus far this season
First-career Summit League Golfer of the Week honor

Also Nominated: Natalie Roth (North Dakota State), Kennedy Ishee (Oral Roberts), Allie Leingang (Western Illinois)

Previous Winners: Natalie Roth (North Dakota State) – September // Sophie Newlove (Denver) – October // Lauren Whyte (Denver) – Jan. 31 // Paige Bird (Fort Wayne) – Feb. 7 // Abby Dufrane (South Dakota) – Feb. 14 // Mary Weinstein (Denver) – Feb. 21 // Cassidy Laidlaw (South Dakota State) & Lexi Petersen (South Dakota) – Feb. 28 // Teresa Toscano (South Dakota State) – March 8 // Teresa Toscano (South Dakota State) – March 15

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