PEORIA, Ill. - The Carroll University men's golf team is currently fifth following the opening round of the prestigious three-day, nine-team College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin Championship at WeaverRidge Golf Club on Thursday.

Evan Bridges fired a 1-over par 73 to tie for eighth place overall to lead Carroll, which totaled 309 on the par 72, 7,030-yard course. The consistent, standout first-round performance was highlighted by 14 pars with memorable birdies on the par 4, 381-yard ninth and par 5, 556-yard 18th.

TJ Walton shot a 4-over par 76 to tie for 16th for the Pioneers, who remain 24 strokes behind first-place Illinois Wesleyan. Viggo Olsson and Garrett Stokelbusch each followed with an 8-over par 80 to tie for 27th. Charlie Krall carded a 9-over par 81 to tie for 32nd.

CCIW CHAMPIONSHIP
(at WeaverRidge G.C., Peoria, Ill.)
First Round
Thursday's Results
Team Standings
1. Illinois Wesleyan 285; 2. (tie) Wheaton and Carthage 297; 4. Augustana 306; 5. Carroll 309; 6. Millikin 311; 7. Elmhurst 321; 8. North Central 322; 9. North Park 338

Carroll Placements
8. (tie) Evan Bridges 73
16. (tie) TJ Walton 76
27. (tie) Viggo Olsson and Garrett Stokelbusch 80
32. (tie) Charlie Krall 81