Courtesy of LA Tech Athletic Communications
Oskari Schuvalow shot a career-high low 68 (-4), putting the Bulldog in a tie for second as Louisiana Tech completed the first round of the Argent Financial Classic on Friday.
Playing as an individual, the junior Schuvalow sank eight birdies in route to opening the 2025-26 season with a round of four under. Meanwhile, LA Tech’s team shot 288 (E) to put the ‘Dogs in ninth among the 17-team field.
“We did not do much bad, but we did not do much good either,” said head coach Matt Terry. “Overall, the first round of the year was what it was, even par. We made a few mistakes coming in. We must take better advantage of opportunities when they are presented to us and make a few less mistakes.
“I’m not disappointed because I know some good stuff is there. I am excited to see what is going to happen tomorrow. I love the team dynamic. It should lend itself to some good golf.”
Isaac Adams was the only other Bulldog to finish in the red after 18 holes. The sophomore shot 35 on the back and then overcame back-to-back bogeys on No. 7 and No. 8 to birdie the Par 5 No. 9 and shoot a career-best one under (71).
Senior Riley Hnatyshyn and junior transfer Chase Williams each shot even par 72 while sophomore transfer Abel Derksen was the fourth score used for LA Tech, shooting 73 (+1).
Also playing as individuals were Gray Kingrea (+1), Seth Campbell (+3), and Alejandro Sanchez (+14).
UL-Lafayette is atop the leaderboard at 280 (-8). The Ragin’ Cajuns rode the back of Malan Potgieter who is in the lead on the player leaderboard after firing a 65 (-7). Rice is one shot back at 281 while South Alabama is two shots back at 282. Only five strokes separate the teams four through ten.
LA Tech returns to action tomorrow for round two of the Argent Financial Classic. The first Bulldog will tee off at 9:20 a.m. CT from hole 10. Fans can follow the action at LATechSports.com/GolfStats.
