GROVE CITY, Ohio -- After day one of the 2025 MAC Men's Golf Championships, the Eastern Michigan Eagles and NIU Huskies are tied for the lead with a team score of 285 (-3) here at the 7,462-yard par-72 Pinnacle Golf Club. 

Kent State is currently in third place with a score of 288 (E), while Toledo sits in fourth place with a score of 289 (+1). Ball State rounds out the top-5 with a day one score of 293 (+5). 

Eastern Michigan freshman James Baxter fired a five-under par 67 and holds a one-stroke individual lead following Sunday's opening round. Baxter registered a team-high six birdies, as well an eagle on the 11th hole. He played the back nine at four-under par. NIU's Craig Long II is in second place after carding a 68 (-4). 

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2025 MAC Men's Golf Team Scores
T1. Eastern Michigan, 285 (-3)
T1. Northern Illinois, 285 (-3)
3. Kent State, 288 (E)
4. Toledo, 289 (+1)
5. Ball State, 293 (+5)
T6. Bowling Green, 297 (+9)
T6. Miami, 297 (+9)
8. Central Michigan, 303 (+15)
9. Ohio, 308 (+20)

2025 MAC Men's Golf Individual Scores
1. James Baxter, Eastern Michigan (-5)
2. Craig Long II, Northern Illinois (-4)
3. Rory McDonald-O'Brien, Eastern Michigan (-3)
T4. Avery Mahoney, Ball State (-2)
T4. Bence Bertenyi, Toledo (-2)
T4. Jamie Butler, Toledo (-2)
T7. Evan Johnson, Bowling Green (-1)
T7. Jordan Gilkison. Kent State (-1)