KOHLER - St. Norbert College sits in third place after the first of three days of the 2026 Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference Men's Golf Championship at Blackwolf Run.

The Green Knights fired a 313 to open the tournament, trailing second-place Milwaukee School of Engineering by two strokes. Aurora University carded a 303 to lead the team standings after Day 1. Wisconsin Lutheran College's Alexander Buckoski leads the 53-player field after the first day with a 1-over par 73.

Brenden Lange led the St. Norbert contingent with a 4-over par 76, which included three birdies, to sit in a tie for fifth place. Cole Bersch is tied for 10th place after shooting a 78, including three birdies.

Conner Krach (pictured) is tied for 12th place after posting a 79, while Dawson Fish is tied for 16th place scoring an 80.

Ryan Gearen is tied for 28th place posting an 84, with Jon Bertram tied for 37th place after scoring an 86.