University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Monday, September 23
Lincoln, Neb.
8 a.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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Git-R-Done Invitational
Ortego, Potgieter In Top-15 at Git-R-Done Invitational
9/23/2024 9:45:00 PM | Golf
Louisiana claims first-round lead before slipping to fourth after 36 holes
LINCOLN, Neb. – Eli Ortego claimed the first-round lead after posting a 7-under-par 64 and Louisiana recorded a 275 in the opening round to claim the early lead before slipping to fourth place after 36 holes of the Git-R-Done Invitational on Monday at Firethorn Golf Club.
Louisiana, which finished at 569 after the opening two rounds in the 12-team field, will conclude the 54-hole event on Tuesday beginning at 8:10 a.m. The Ragin' Cajuns will be paired with Xavier and Nebraska's B Team in the final round with live results available at Scoreboard.clippd.com.
Malan Potgieter added a 6-under-par 65 with Jean Louis du Plessis posting an even-par 71 in the opening round for Louisiana, which claimed a four-stroke lead over Sam Houston (279) after 18 holes. In the afternoon session, Sam Houston responded with a blistering 272 to finish 551 after 36 holes and 10 strokes ahead of second-place South Alabama (281-280-561).
Ortego posted nine birdies in the opening round to claim a one-stroke lead over Potgieter after 18 holes and finish one stroke off his career best (8-under-63) set at the 2022 Ka'anapali Classic Collegiate. The senior posted a 3-over-74 in the second round to finish in fourth place at 4-under-138 after 36 holes and five strokes behind Sam Houston's tandem of Bret Gray and Hugo Trommetter for the overall lead.
Potgieter, who finished 11th overall after 36 holes at 2-under-140, bested his previous low round (67) last set at the 2024 Mossy Oak Collegiate. The junior enjoyed a bogey-free round to open the tournament, producing three birdies on each the front and back nine before recording a 4-over 75 in the second round.
Du Plessis (71-76-147) and Carter Schmitt (75-72-147) each finished tied for 40th overall for Louisiana with Matthew Lotz (78-73-151) rallying in the final round to equal his career-low score in his 2024-25 debut.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
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GIT-R-DONE INVITATIONAL
September 23-24, 2024
Lincoln, Neb. (Firethorn GC)
Par 71, 7,003 yards
TEAM SCORING
1. Sam Houston 279-272-551; 2. South Alabama 281-280-561; 3. Nebraska 286-280-566; 4. Louisiana 275-294-569; 5. Xavier 288-284-572; 6. Nebraska (B) 288-286-574; 7. South Dakota State 293-283-576; 7. Wichita State 293-283-576; 9. Kansas City 288-290-578; 10. Minnesota 295-284-579; 10. Omaha 295-284-579; 12. Creighton 294-300-594.
LOUISIANA INDIVIDUALS
4. Eli Ortego 64-74-138; 11. Malan Potgieter 65-75-140; 40. Carter Schmitt 75-72-147; 40. Jean Louis du Plessis 71-76-147; 51. Matthew Lotz 78-73-151.
Louisiana, which finished at 569 after the opening two rounds in the 12-team field, will conclude the 54-hole event on Tuesday beginning at 8:10 a.m. The Ragin' Cajuns will be paired with Xavier and Nebraska's B Team in the final round with live results available at Scoreboard.clippd.com.
Malan Potgieter added a 6-under-par 65 with Jean Louis du Plessis posting an even-par 71 in the opening round for Louisiana, which claimed a four-stroke lead over Sam Houston (279) after 18 holes. In the afternoon session, Sam Houston responded with a blistering 272 to finish 551 after 36 holes and 10 strokes ahead of second-place South Alabama (281-280-561).
Ortego posted nine birdies in the opening round to claim a one-stroke lead over Potgieter after 18 holes and finish one stroke off his career best (8-under-63) set at the 2022 Ka'anapali Classic Collegiate. The senior posted a 3-over-74 in the second round to finish in fourth place at 4-under-138 after 36 holes and five strokes behind Sam Houston's tandem of Bret Gray and Hugo Trommetter for the overall lead.
Potgieter, who finished 11th overall after 36 holes at 2-under-140, bested his previous low round (67) last set at the 2024 Mossy Oak Collegiate. The junior enjoyed a bogey-free round to open the tournament, producing three birdies on each the front and back nine before recording a 4-over 75 in the second round.
Du Plessis (71-76-147) and Carter Schmitt (75-72-147) each finished tied for 40th overall for Louisiana with Matthew Lotz (78-73-151) rallying in the final round to equal his career-low score in his 2024-25 debut.
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCajunsGolf) or check RaginCajuns.com for Louisiana golf updates.
GIT-R-DONE INVITATIONAL
September 23-24, 2024
Lincoln, Neb. (Firethorn GC)
Par 71, 7,003 yards
TEAM SCORING
1. Sam Houston 279-272-551; 2. South Alabama 281-280-561; 3. Nebraska 286-280-566; 4. Louisiana 275-294-569; 5. Xavier 288-284-572; 6. Nebraska (B) 288-286-574; 7. South Dakota State 293-283-576; 7. Wichita State 293-283-576; 9. Kansas City 288-290-578; 10. Minnesota 295-284-579; 10. Omaha 295-284-579; 12. Creighton 294-300-594.
LOUISIANA INDIVIDUALS
4. Eli Ortego 64-74-138; 11. Malan Potgieter 65-75-140; 40. Carter Schmitt 75-72-147; 40. Jean Louis du Plessis 71-76-147; 51. Matthew Lotz 78-73-151.
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