Niilo Maki-Petaja Wins CUSA Golfer of the Week for Third Time with Impressive Performance at Aggie Invitational

RUSTON – After claiming his first collegiate title, Louisiana Tech’s Niilo Maki-Petaja was named Conference USA Men’s Golfer of the Week on Thursday. Maki-Petaja was co-individual champion at the Aggie Invitational this past week, a two-day event hosted by Texas A&M at Traditions Golf Club. The freshman opened the tournament with a 70 (-2) in round one, putting him in third on the player leaderboard after 18 holes. Battling windy conditions, he shot a 74 (+2) in round two which put him in a tie for second going into the final round. The native of Finland struggled with his wedge…