This week's MVC Golfers of the Week feature a pair of medalists -- Ethan Brue of Bradley and UNI's Sam DeBartolo, and a runner-up finisher -- Indiana State's Thilda Staubo.

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Four men's programs were in action in two different tournaments this past week.  UNI was at the UNO Invitational, while Bradley, Loyola and Valparaiso competed at the Crusader Collegiate in Chesterton, Ind.

Northern Iowa's Sam DeBartolo captured medalist honors at the UNO Invitational. DeBartolo shot an even-par round of 71 on Saturday to win the title by five shots. DeBartolo recorded four birdies in his final round. His three-round total of 209 bested North Dakota State's Andrew Israelson's three-round score of 214.  DeBartolo recorded an opening-round 68 and followed it up with a one-under score of 70 in the second round. DeBartolo notched seven birdies in his first 36 holes.

Bradley's Ethan Brue,  a senior from Chandlerville, Ill., opened the 2017-18 season just like he began the 2016-17; by claiming medalist honors at the Crusader Collegiate played at the par-72 Sand Creek Country Club in Chesterton, Ind.  The defending Crusader Collegiate medalist, Brue defended his crown with a win in the 2017 event as he edged Loyola’s Orion Yamat by two strokes for top individual honors.  Brue found himself down a stroke after an opening round 74, but tuned in a one-under 71 in the second round and held a commanding seven-shot advantage on the field after 36 holes.  A final round two-over 74 helped Brue hold off Yamat, who carded a two-under 69 Wednesday to finish two shots behind Brue’s 54-hole 219.  The individual title was the fourth win as a Brave for Brue as he matched Lyle Burns (2014-16) school career record of four medalist honors.  

Yamat capped off an impressive 36-hole stretch by tying his career low amidst rainy conditions.  The Maroon & Gold carded a final-round team score of 302 to bring their 54-hole team total to 924 (325-298-301).  Wright State (303-314-297=914) edged out Bradley (312-309-297=918) for the team title.

Valpo freshman Drew Alexander tied for the best score of any Crusader, finishing his first collegiate tournament at 228 (+12). He had the best round of any Valpo player on Wednesday, accumulating a 72 to finish tied for seventh overall.  Matching Alexander’s team-leading score of 228 was senior Michael Doherty, who carded a 73 on the final day of competition.  

MVC -- MEN'S UPCOMING FALL EVENTS

Date	Event	Site	MVC Teams
Sept. 1-2	UNO Tournament	Nebraska City, Neb.	UNI
Sept. 5-6	Crusader Collegiate	Chesterton, Ind.	BRAD, LUC, VALPO
Sept. 8-10	Wolf Run Intercollegiate	Zionsville, Ind.	SIU
Sept. 9-10	Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational	Colorado Springs, Colo.	DU, UNI
Sept. 10-12	Golfweek Program Championship	Myrtle Beach, SC	BRAD, VALPO (CANCELLED)
Sept. 10-12	Badger Invitational	Madison, Wis.	ILS, LUC
Sept. 11-12	Murray State Invitational	Murray, Ky.	UE
Sept. 11-12	Sam Hall Intercollegiate	Hattiesburg, Miss.	MSU

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Two MVC women's teams competed at the Roseann Schwartz Invitational in Youngstown, Ohio.   Indiana State posted rounds of 317 and 308 to finish fourth.  The event was held at the Mill Creek Golf Course (North Course) which is a par-72, 6,089-yard layout. The Sycamores were the defending champion of the event.  Junior Thilda Staubo fired a 76 on the opening day and then came back with a round of 75 on Tuesday to finish with a score of 151 and a tie for 2nd place. The 2nd place finish for Staubo is the best of career topping a pair of third place finishes she has amassed over her previous two seasons of competition.    Evansville freshman Sophia Rohleder carded a 77 in the final round to finish in 19th place.  After an opening-round tally of 82, the Evansville product improved by five strokes to finish with a 159 for the event.  Marshall won the team championship after notching a 608 after totaling a team score of 298 in the last round.  They finished 12 ahead of Akron.  Cleveland State's Madison Butler was the medalist.  Her 149 came in two strokes ahead of her nearest competition.

Two MVC women's teams competed in the UNO Tournament in Omaha, Neb.   UNI took home fourth place in an eight-team field, while Drake had all four scorers shoot under 80 on the final day to finish in sixth.  Drake junior Grace Dunn strung together nine consecutive pars to finish three-over par and tied for ninth-place with a total score of 229 (79-75-75).   UNI's top finisher was Emily Snelling (79-76-75=230, t13th).

MVC -- WOMEN'S UPCOMING FALL EVENTS

Date	Event	Site	MVC Teams
Sept. 1-2	UNO Invitational	Nebraska City, Neb.	DU, UNI
Sept. 4-5	Roseann Schwartz Invitational	Youngstown, Ohio	UE, INS
Sept. 10-11	Golf Week Program Challenge	Myrtle Beach, S.C.	BRAD, VALPO (Cancelled)
Sept. 10-12	Redbird Invitational	Normal, Ill.	BRAD, ILS, LUC, SIU, VALPO
Sept. 11-12	MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial	Springfield, Mo.	DU, MSU
Sept. 18-19	Cardinal Classic	Yorktown, Ind.	BRAD, DU, UE, INS, SIU
Sept. 18-19	Loyola Fall Invitational	Flossmoor, Ill.	LUC, VALPO