PRATTVILLE, Ala. – Led by Michael Ikejiani's 8
th place finish, the University of Evansville men's golf team tied for second place at the ASU Spring Classic on Monday at RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill.
Final Results
Scoring a 755 for the 2 ½ rounds, the Purple Aces completed the tournament tied with Alabama State for the second position. Arkansas-Pine Bluff took top honors with a 742. Michael Ikejiani was the top performer for UE, finishing round two with a 76 before carding a 40 in the final nine holes. He had a 188. His 72 in round one tied for the team's low score at the tournament.
Daniil Romashkin tied for the 9
th spot with a 189. Following rounds of 74 and 76, he notched a 39 in the last nine holes. One behind him was the duo of Nicholas Gushrowski and Henry Kiel. Both scored a 190 to tie for 12
th place. Gushrowski finished both full rounds with a 76 and was halfway there in the last nine, totaling a 38. Kiel had a 75 to open play before shooting an even 72 in the second round. His final nine holes finished at a 43.
Caleb Wassmer registered an 80 in round two and a 41 in the 9-hole finish.
Ignacio Puente of Alabama State was the medalist. His 179 bested the competition by one shot. Highlighting his weekend was a 1-under 71 in the second 18.
UE will have a few weeks off before returning to action in Sevierville, Tenn. for the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate, which starts on March 12.
