Hugo Archer leads Salukis at in Arizona

By Joei Younker, Sporter Reporter|March 2, 2023

Junior, Frankie Thomas, of Chesterfield, Mo., practices his driving at the SIU Men’s Golf practice at Hickory Ridge Golf Course on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

The Salukis traveled to Goodyear, Arizona for the Loyola Intercollegiate men’s meet that took place from Feb. 26-28.

Southern placed eighth out of 19 teams and tied with Idaho. They were led by junio Hugo Archer who performed to a 209 score and tied for sixth place overall. Markus Wilhelmsen followed with a 217 score. Carson. Silliman and Andrew Thornton were close behind tying for 55th place both with a 220 score. Braden Hoisington finished the match with a score of 237.

Senior Tom Cleaton performed individually and ended with a 213 score placing 17th.

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The Salukis will be back on the green when they travel to Tallahassee, Florida for the Seminole Intercollegiate, hosted by Florida State University on March 13.

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