KANSASVILLE, Wis. - The Carroll University men's golf team wrapped up competition at the Midwest Region Classic on Saturday at Brighton Dale Links, improving by eight strokes during the second round of the two-day tournament. The Pioneers finished 27th in the 42-team field.

Fernando Cirajas led the way for Carroll, carding rounds of 74 and 75 to finish with a two-day score of (+5). Cirajas recorded a team-best 74 in the opening round before following it up with another strong performance on Saturday.

Grant Naumann made the biggest jump for the Pioneers between rounds. After opening with an 80, Naumann shaved five strokes off his score with a 75 in the final round, finishing at (+11).

Tyler Hoffmann also improved during the second round, following an opening-round 79 with a 76 to match Naumann at (+11) for the tournament.

Preston Powell recorded rounds of 80 and 79 to finish with a two-day total of (+15), while Carter Morrison rounded out the Carroll lineup with rounds of 81 and 82 for a total of  (+19).

The Pioneers battled back on day two, with four of Carroll's five golfers shooting 79 or better on Saturday.