Ashland University's men's golf team finished hosting and playing in the Crossroads Cup at The Virtues Golf Club at Nashport, Ohio, on Tuesday (Sept. 29), ending the 15-team event in second place.
The Eagles concluded at 289-287-295—871. Davenport caught AU to win at 289-292-287—868, and taking third was Ferris State (291-294-293—878).
Ashland's B team also played at The Virtues, and placed sixth at 295-304-304—903.
Between the two AU teams, three Eagles finished in the top five individually. Junior
Mark Pillar (70-74-72—216, two eagles, seven birdies) and freshman
Zach Ayers (71-71-74—216, one eagle, seven birdies) each tied for second place, while sophomore
Charlie Drapp (73-73-71—217, 13 birdies) tied for fourth.
Freshman
Ethan Krebs ended 10
th at a consistent 73-73-73—219 (eight birdies), while placing just outside of the top 10 were junior
Michael Fickle (tied for 11
th, 72-71-77—220, one eagle, eight birdies) and freshman
Drew Deken (tied for 13
th, 71-73-77—221, one eagle, 11 birdies).
The Eagle men will return to the links for Findlay's Doc Spragg Invitational on Oct. 12-13.
