UE men in top five at Murray State

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Spencer Wagner is in top 15

 

DICKSON, Tenn. – With two out of three rounds complete at the Murray State Invitational, the University of Evansville men’s golf team is in fifth place at Greystone Golf Club.

 

Spencer Wagner leads the Purple Aces with two strong rounds.  He began Monday with a 1-under 71 before carding a 72 in the4 second round.  His total of 143 has him tied for 13th.  Carson Parker is two behind Wagner.  He opened play with an even 72 before shooting a 73 to complete the day.  He ranks 19th.

 

Isaac Rohleder wrapped up the first day third on the UE squad and tied for 23rd on the leaderboard.  His rounds finished at 75 and 72.  Michael Ikejiani completed Monday’s action one behind Rohleder.  Following a 76 to begin the event, he scored an even 72 to stand at 148.

 

Jessie Brumley also improved between the first and second 18 holes.  After a 78 in round one, Brumley lowered his score by four strokes to finish with a 152.  Playing as an individual, Caleb Wassmer finished with rounds of 85 and 79.

 

Belmont’s Evan Davis leads the field.  Davis registered a 68 in round one before firing off a 7-under 65 to finish the day with a 133.  He paces Michael Busse of Austin Peay by four strokes.  UT Martin’s Nick Wolf is in third place with a 139.

 

On the team side, Belmont leads the way with a 562 and is two in front of UT Martin.  Southern Illinois is third with a 569 while Austin Peay (577) and Evansville (583) round out the top five.

 

Tuesday’s final round is set for a 9 a.m. shotgun start.