Aces finish in 2nd place as a team
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – University of Evansville senior Rick Voyvodic finished a dominant tournament atop the leaderboard as he shot a 1-under 71 to earn medalist at the Butler Invitational at Windsor Parke.
Voyvodic registered a 74 on Wednesday to lead by one before finishing his final round under par to defeat Butler’s Joey Arcuri by five shots. Voyvodic’s final tally finished with a 145.
His performance helped the Purple Aces take second in the team tournament, just two behind Butler. The Aces posted a 623 while the Bulldogs clinched the win with a 621.
Second for Evansville was Tyler Gray. Rounds of 75 and 82 saw him tie for 10th place with a 157. Behind him was Will Knights, who carded a 78 on Thursday to finish with a 162, tying for 17th.  Joseph Addante matched that total. Addante improved by four shots in the final round as he notched a 79. Wil Pahud made the largest jump on the squad. Pahud followed up his first round of 85 with a 79 on Thursday, improving by six strokes.
Pacing UE’s three individuals was Jon Pick. Pick tied for 10th place with a 157 after his round of 77. Noah Reese posted scores of 82 and 81 as his 163 tied for 21st. Austin Carmack tied for 26th with his final tally of 169.
Up next for the Aces is a trip to Sevierville, Tenn., for the Tennessee Tech Invitational on March 21-22.
