Ashland University's men's golf team not only hosted the first two rounds of the Crossroads Cup at The Virtues Golf Club at Nashport, Ohio, but the Eagles lead the 15-team event after the first 36 holes of the Cup.
Following Monday's (Sept. 28) play, Ashland sits at even-par 289-287—576, five strokes ahead of second-place Davenport (289-292—581) and nine shots ahead of third-place Ferris State (291-294—585) and Cedarville (291-294—585).
In addition, Ashland's B team is in sixth place at 295-304—599.
Between the two Eagles teams, seven individuals are in the top 10 through two rounds:
- Freshman Zach Ayers is tied for third at 71-71—142. He eagled hole No. 10 in the second round, and picked up five birdies.
- Junior Michael Fickle is fifth after carding 72-71—143. He also eagled hole No. 10 in round 2, and finished the day with six birdies.
- Freshman Drew Deken (71-73—144, eagle, eight birdies) and junior Mark Pillar (70-74-144, two eagles, four birdies) are tied for sixth.
- Sophomore Charlie Fish is eighth at 73-32—145 (nine birdies, including four in a row in the second round).
- Sophomore Charlie Drapp (73-73—146, nine birdies) and freshman Ethan Krebs (73-73—146, four birdies) are tied for ninth.
The third and final round of the Crossroads Cup will be played on Tuesday (Sept. 29).
