NOBLESVILLE, Ind. - The SVSU men's golf team, led by Ryan Peruski's five-under par score of 67, sit in second place at the Purgatory Regional tournament. The event is being played at the Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville, Indiana on a par-72, 7116-yard layout.

Saginaw Valley fired an opening score of 291 with two players under par and in the top-three. the Cards trail GVSU by six strokes after the opening 18 holes. There are 29 teams in this weekend's regional tournament.  

Peruski leads by a stroke after the first round with his 67. It marks his second-best score of the season and of his career. 

Teammate Mason Motte carded a two-under par 70 as well, sitting in a two-way tie for third place.

Dustin Pumford posted a 76 (+4) in his opening round while Austin Carter had a 78 (+6). Pumford is tied for 40th overall while Carter is tied for 74th. 

Jared Lyons competed as well, scoring a first round score of 80. 

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SVSU will tee-off at 1:30 p.m. in second round action at Purgatory, looking to claim victory for the second time this season. 

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