Perazzo, Nicolls lead SDSU men’s golf

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BOULDER CITY, Nev. – South Dakota State’s Alejandro Perazzo and Jared Nicolls of the men’s golf team are both tied for 17th Saturday at the ninth-annual Jackrabbit Invitational.

Perazzo (74-72-71) and Nicolls (69-72-76) both shot one-over par 217s. Perazzo collected 11 birdies, including five in the final round, while Nicolls recorded 12 birdies in the tournament.

The Jackrabbits finished seventh, shooting a three-round 887 (291-297-299) on the par-72, 7,402-yard Boulder Creek Golf Club. No. 37-ranked UNLV won the 15-team field, firing an 829 (283-283-263). UCLA’s Devon Bling was medalist, shooting a 15-under par 201 (67-69-65).

Jacob Otta tied for 55th, shooting a 228 (73-79-76) while Naqiuddin Fuad registered a pair of eagles and fired a 229 (75-74-80) to tie for 57th. Max Donohue tied for 79th (79-87-76=242).

Playing as individuals, Michael Duch tied for 79th (87-72-83=242), Jaxon Lynn 85th (85-81-87=253) and Zach Sackett 86th (87-89-78=254).

Up Next: South Dakota State returns to action April 9-10 at the Tiger Invitational in Columbia, Mo.

Photo from www.gojacks.com.