Tyler Gray Defends Crown at Butler Fall Invitational

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Senior Wins By Two Strokes

 INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – For the second year in a row, University of Evansville golfer Tyler Gray was the champion of the Butler Fall Invitational as the Purple Aces men’s golf team took second place at the tournament on Tuesday at Highland Country Club.

Gray defeated Graham McAree from the University of Indianapolis by two strokes.  Gray’s rounds checked in at 67-69-68 as his 2-under on the final day gave him the win with a 204.  He finished the tournament at 6-under par.  Last year, Gray scored an even 210 en route to the victory.

Also bringing home a top ten finish was Noah Reese.  After two rounds of 72 on Monday, Reese carded a 74 on Tuesday to finish with a 218, putting him 7th in the final order.  Matthew Ladd tied for 12th place.  A solid 3-over 73 in the final round gave him a 221 for the event.

Cameron Weyer tied for 22nd.  He lowered his score in each round of play, finishing Tuesday’s 18 holes with a 73 to complete the tournament with a 227.  Jessie Brumley did not see action on Monday, but finished with a 74 on Tuesday.

UE’s individuals were led by freshman Gabe Rohleder.  He tied for 26th with a 3-round total of 228.  Spencer Wagner tied for 32nd on the strength of a 230 while Robert Waggoner came home in a tie for 40th following a total of 235 shots in the event.

Indianapolis took top team honors with a final tally of 860.  They were ten ahead of the Aces’ total of 870 while Butler came in third with an 877.

Next week, the final fall event will take place as the men head to the Bill Ross Intercollegiate at Millburn Golf & Country Club in Kansas City, Mo.