UE men start strong in Alabama

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Aces tied for third place

 

PRATTVILLE, Ala. – With the completion of the first round of play at the ASU Spring Classic at RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill, the University of Evansville men’s golf team sits in a tie for third place.

Standing at a 297, the Purple Aces are tied with Arkansas-Pine Bluff for the third position.  The duo is just one behind a first-place tie between Chicago State and Savannah State.

Michael Ikejiani led the team with an even round of 72.  His effort is tied for 5th place.  Two behind him was freshman Daniil Romashkin.  His 74 puts him in a tie for 9th.  Third for UE is Henry Kiel.  Completing the day with a 75, he is tied for 15th.

Nicholas Gushrowski carded a 77 for UE.  His opening-round score is tied for 20th.  Caleb Wassmer rounded out the UE contingent with a 77.  He is in a tie for 27th.

Round two opens on Monday morning.