Aces are 9th in the team standings
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MUNCIE, Ind. – Saturday’s opening two rounds of the Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational saw Caleb Wassmer lead the University of Evansville men’s golf team at Delaware Country Club.
Following a 7-over 77 in the first round of the day, Wassmer excelled in the second 18. An even score of 70 has Wassmer in a tie for 16th place with a 147. Michael Ikejiani is second for the Purple Aces. He also improved as the day moved along. He opened with a 76 while carding a 74 in the second round. His 150 is tied for 28th.
Carson Parker is third for the Aces and tied for 47th with a 153. His scored checked in at 79 and 74. Nicholas Gushrowski made a nice improvement on day one. He posted a first-round score of 83 before lowering his score by seven strokes in round two. He currently has a 159. Just behind him is Masatoyo Kato with a 161. His rounds finished at 77 and 84.
Luke Schneider rounded out the squad with a 167. His rounds finished at 83 and 84.
Butler holds the lead in the team standings with a 576. They are six in front of Ball State and 12 on top of Bowling Green heading into Sunday’s final round. Evansville ranks in 9th while Earlham rounds out the top ten.
Carter Smith of Ball State paces the individual standings with a 140. He is two in front of a second-place tie.
