Northern Illinois University's Men's Golf team, led by junior Ben Sluzas, finished tied for eighth at the Hawkeye Invitational, with Sluzas securing a top-10 finish.

By the Numbers
  • Ben Sluzas tied for sixth place with a 54-hole score of five-under par 208.
  • Northern Illinois University tied for eighth place at one-under par for the tournament, just one stroke behind seventh place Nebraska.
  • Wisconsin won the tournament by five strokes over TCU and Southern Illinois.
Yes, But

Northern Illinois University dropped to eighth place after the second round but managed to bounce back on Sunday with a three-under-par round.

State of Play
  • Ben Sluzas went under par twice in three rounds and tied for sixth place.
  • The team's performance gave them momentum heading into the Ohio State tournament.
  • Northern Illinois University has finished under par three times this season.
What's Next

The Huskies will compete in their final tournament before the Mid-American Conference Championship at Ohio State's Robert Kepler Intercollegiate on April 19-21.

Bottom Line

Despite a brief setback, Northern Illinois University's Men's Golf team, fueled by Ben Sluzas' performance, secured a top-ten finish at the Hawkeye Invitational, showcasing their potential for continued success in future tournaments.