Men’s golf completes opening round in Tennessee

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UE is in 12th place with two rounds remaining

 

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – Opening day of the spring season saw the University of Evansville men’s golf team compete at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at the River Course of the Sevierville Golf Club.

Leading the way for the Purple Aces was Caleb Wassmer.  He opened the tournament with a 4-over 76 and stands in a tie for 35thplace with two rounds remaining.  Carson Parker and Andres Rodriguez were just behind him with rounds of 77.  Both are in a tie for 47th with their 5-over-par rounds.

Isaac Rohleder was fourth for the Aces with a 79 while Daniil Romashkin carded an 81.  Rohleder and Romashkin are tied for 68th and 80th, respectively.

Evansville wrapped up Sunday with a team score of 309 to stand in the 12th position.  They are four behind Tennessee State and trail 10th place Northern Kentucky by seven strokes.

Belmont holds the team and individual lead following day one.  The Bruins’ 282 has them 10 shots in front of their nearest competition with Morehead state in second.  Michael Senn of Belmont leads the individuals with a 68.  His 4-under opening round is one in front of Nolan Piazza from MSU.

Round two begins on Monday morning.