The UIS men's golf team tied for fourth out of 17 teams at the Flyers Fall Intercollegiate tournament this week, making a late push to climb five spots in the team standings.
Tournament Summary
- After Monday's first round, UIS sat in ninth place, just four strokes out of fourth in the field of seventeen teams
- UIS made a strong push in the second round on Tuesday, shooting eight-under over the final five holes to secure a tie for fourth place
- Jake Baldin led the Prairie Stars, tying for second place with a score of 146 after rounds of 72 and 74
- Francesco Abba Jr. contributed with a score of 154, finishing tied for 19th
- Daniel Edwards shot 157, placing him tied for 33rd
- Julien Babineau finished tied for 46th with a score of 159, while Brady Wilson rounded out the team in 79th place with a score of 169
- UIS defeated several key regional opponents including Drury, Davenport, Roosevelt, and Purdue Northwest
Results
| Place | Student Athlete | RD1 | RD2 | Total |
| T2 | Jake Baldin | 72 | 74 | 146 |
| T19 | Francesco Abba Jr. | 80 | 74 | 154 |
| T33 | Daniel Edwards | 76 | 81 | 157 |
| T46 | Julien Babineau | 82 | 77 | 159 |
| T79 | Brady Wilson | 85 | 84 | 169 |
Up Next
UIS will travel to Owensboro, Ky., for the Bill Crabtree Invitational on Oct. 28-29.