Stricek starts off his rookie campaign on a high note. The freshman tied for eighth out of 79 at the Navy Fall Classic, carding an even-par 71 in the first round of his career, before capturing a share of the title at the MAC Invitational the following week. Stricek then went on to win the Penn State Altoona Invitational on Sept. 15, carding a 73 in the only round for one over par. Stricek also finished 15th at the Rehoboth Beach Invitational.