Huskers Look to Defend Title in Nevada

Primm, Nev. – The Nebraska men’s golf team returns to action on Monday and Tuesday after two weeks off to compete in the Jackrabbit Invitational.

Primm Valley Golf Club (Desert Course), a par-72, 7,090-yard layout, will play host to 14 teams, including Big 12 foe Missouri.

The Jackrabbit Invitational tees off at 9:15 a.m. (Central Time) Monday morning, with the second round immediately following. The final round starts on Tuesday at 9:15 a.m.

The Huskers are coming off a 10th place finish at the Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate after shooting 911 over three rounds. Senior Andrew Wyatt led the way with a tie for ninth individually.

Last year the Huskers won the Jackrabbit Invitational by 15 shots over Arkansas State. Brandon Crick led NU, earning medalist honors with a 9-under-par 207 total for the tournament.

Check Huskers.com for day-by-day recaps from the Jackrabbit Invitational.

Jackrabbit Invitational

Host: South Dakota State
Location: Primm, Nev.
Course: Primm Valley Golf Club (Desert Course)
Par 72 – 7,090 yards
Tee Times (All Times Central):
·      Monday, March 14 (36) – 9:15 a.m.
·      Tuesday, March 15 (18) – 9:15 a.m.

Jackrabbit Invitational Field (14 Teams): Southern Utah, Oakland, UMKC, Northern Iowa, Oral Roberts, South Dakota, North Dakota, Missouri, North Dakota State, Youngstown State, Drake, Nebraska, Idaho and South Dakota State.