Masatoyo Kato paces UE men in final round

UE finishes in 9^th place

 

JONESBORO, Ark. – Masatoyo Kato and Michael Ikejiani led the University of Evansville men’s golf team in Tuesday’s final round of the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate.

Kato and Ikejiani both finished the final 18 holes at 2-over-par with scores of 74.  With a 3-round total of 224 strokes, Kato tied for the 24^th spot.  Ikejiani wrapped up the tournament one behind him with a 225 and came home tied for 28^th.

Nicholas Gushrowski was third on the team.  His 79 in round three gave him a 228, earning him a tie for 35^th.  Luke Schneider carded an 82 on Tuesday and tied for 38^th.  His score finished at 230.  Daniil Romashkin carded an 83 in the last round and completed the 54 holes with a 240.  Individual Isaac Rohlder scored an 85 and wrapped up the event with a 241.

Evansville finished ninth in the team standings with a score of 906.  UE was five behind Bradley and Texas A&M Commerce, who tied for 7^th.  Arkansas State finished strong on the way to sweeping the team and individual victories.  With an 850, the Red Wolves defeated Oklahoma Christian by two strokes.  Devyn Pappas wrapped up the final round with a 68 and defeated his nearest competition by six strokes.  His 3-round tally finished at a 204.

Fall action comes to a close when the Aces travel to the Zaxby’s Intercollegiate.  Hosted by Alabama A&M, the tournament is set for October 30 through November 1.