Huskers Lead Git-R-Done Invitational

Lincoln - Caden Mickelson fired an eight-under par 134 through 36 holes to lead the Nebraska men's golf team to the top of the team standings after the first day of the Git-R-Done Invitational at Firethorn Golf Club on Monday.

Mickelson (pronounced MIKE-ull-son), a true freshman from Kansas City, fired an opening-round 66 (-5) before adding a second-round 68 (-3) on the 7,077-yard, par-71 layout at Firethorn. He ended the day in second individually, two shots back of tournament leader Alex Lindstrom from Kansas State. Lindstrom unleashed an opening-round 63 (-8), before adding a 69 (-2) to sit two shots ahead of Mickelson on the leader board.

Junior Rudy Sautron matched Mickelson stroke-for-stroke in the opening round with a 66 (-5) before ending the day with a 70 (-1) to sit alone in third individually at 136 (-6).

The Huskers also received a strong opening-day performance from Brodie Cunningham. The sophomore from Glasgow, Scotland, carded rounds of even-par 71 and 67 (-4) to close the day in a tie for fourth at 138 (-4). 

As a team, the Huskers posted a 549 (-19) over two rounds, including an opening-round 272 (-12), before a second-round 277 (-7). The Big Red own a 12-stroke lead over Kansas State, which finished the day at 561 (-7) with rounds of 275 and 286. Iowa State enters Tuesday's final round at third in the team standings at 562 (-6), while Wichita State sits in fourth at 565 (-3).

In addition to the three Huskers in the top five of the individual standings, Lincoln freshman Thomas Bryson enters Tuesday's final round in the top 10, after firing a second-round 67 (-4). He closed the day at 139 (-3) in a tie for seventh place while playing outside Nebraska's lineup.

Redshirt junior Evan McDermott also worked his way into the top 15 in the individual standings, with rounds of 69 (-2) and 72 (+1) to end the day at 141 (-1) in a tie for 14th.

The Git-R-Done Invitational will conclude with Tuesday's final round beginning at 8 a.m. (CT).

Git-R-Done Invitational
Sept. 22-23, 2025
Lincoln, Nebraska
Firethorn Golf Club (Par 71, 7,077 Yards)

Team Standings (Two Rounds)
1. Nebraska - 272-277=549 (-19)
2. Kansas State - 275-286=561 (-7)
3. Iowa State - 279-283=562 (-6)
4. Wichita State - 277-288=565 (-3)
5. Sam Houston - 279-288=567 (-1)
6. St. Thomas (Minn.) - 279-291=570 (+2)
7. Nebraska (B) - 290-282=572 (+4)
8. South Dakota State - 285-288=573 (+5)
9. Omaha - 286-293=579 (+11)
10. Creighton - 288-292=580 (+12)
11. Kansas City - 302-281=583 (+15)
12. Missouri State - 296-301=597 (+29) 

Individual Standings (Two Rounds)
1. Alex Lindstrom, Kansas State - 63-69=132 (-10)
2. Caden Mickelson, Nebraska - 66-68=134 (-8)
3. Rudy Sautron, Nebraska - 66-70=136 (-6)
T4. Paul Beauvy, Iowa State - 68-70=138 (-4)
T4. Brodie Cunningham, Nebraska - 71-67=138 (-4)
T4. Alex Malanga, Sam Houston - 71-67=138 (-4)
T7. Oliver Toyer, Kansas State - 69-70=139 (-3)
T7. Thomas Bryson, Nebraska (B) - 72-67=139 (-3)
T9. Michael Robson, Wichita State - 65-75=140 (-2)
T9. Jose Ramirez, Wichita State - 67-73=140 (-2)
T9. Ty Adkins, South Dakota State - 69-71=140 (-2)
T9. Fionn Dobbin, Kansas State - 69-71=140 (-2)
T9. Emilio Arellano, Wichita State - 72-68=140 (-2)

Nebraska Individuals
2. Caden Mickelson - 66-68=134 (-8)
3. Rudy Sautron - 66-70=136 (-6)
T4. Brodie Cunningham - 71-67=138 (-4)
*T7. Thomas Bryson - 72-67=139 (-3)
T14. Evan McDermott - 69-72=141 (-1)
T33. Jackson Benge - 71-74=145 (+3)
*T41. Quinn Yost - 72-74=146 (+4)
*T41. Davis Johnson - 78-68=146 (+4)
*T44. James Ackerman - 74-73=147 (+5)
*T47. Bryson Oots - 72-76=148 (+6)
*competed as individuals in Nebraska's B lineup