Results

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Senior Quinn Vilneff carded a team-low 70 as the Purple Aces men's golf team was victorious in the Don Benbow Invitational at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Evansville improved on its tournament-leading score in day two.  After shooting a 293 on Monday, the Aces came back with a 288 on Tuesday, tying for the lowest round of the event.
 
Sophomore Alex Turner finished in third place overall to lead UE.  Following a 72 in the first round, Turner posted an even 71 to finish with a 143.  One stroke behind him was Quinn Vilneff, who finished with a 144.  Tuesday's round saw Vilneff finish with a 1-under 70 to finish in fourth place. 
 
Another sophomore, Will Knights, also finished in the top ten.  He posted a 72 on Tuesday en route to a 146 for the tournament.  Parker Hensley completed the event with a 148 and was followed by Rick Voyvodic, who totaled a 161.  Jon Pick played on his own, posting a solid 155 in his two rounds of play.
 
The Aces held off Florida Atlantic by three strokes to take the team championship.  Evansville held a 3-shot lead over the Owls after Monday before each finished with a 288 on Tuesday as UE took a 581-584 decision.  Cleveland State took third place with a 591.
 
Caleb Sibley of FAU was the top individual, carding a 2-round score of 141.  He defeated Jose Pa Sequrola of IUPUI by a stroke.
 
Next up for the Aces is a trip to Sevierville, Tenn. for the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate.  Sevierville Golf Club will play host to the event on March 17 and 18.