ANGOLA, Ind. -- Two rounds of play are in the books and Indiana Wesleyan University men’s golf is third of nine teams at the Crossroads League Championship in Angola, Indiana. All five Wildcats are within six strokes of each other. IWU completes the final round on Tuesday and will attempt to overcome a 13-stroke deficit.
Match Vitals
- Tournament: Crossroads League Championship - Two of Three Rounds Completed
- Team Score / Standings: Indiana Wesleyan - 594 (295-299) | 3rd of 9
- NAIA Top- 25 Rank: Indiana Wesleyan - Not ranked
- Location: Angola, Indiana | Glendarin Hills Golf Club
- Course Statistics: Par - 72 | Distance - 6,922 yards
What Went Down
- The first two rounds of the Crossroads League Championship were contested on Monday in a light rain as temperatures only reached the low-50s.
- Taylor (Ind.) heads into the final round on Tuesday with the lead as they fired a 581 (294-287) while Marian (Ind.) is second at 587 (296-291). Indiana Wesleyan is third at 594 (295-299).
- Nick Schad (FR/Columbus, Ohio) (70-77) and Blake Russell (SR/Monticello, Ind.) (75-72) are tied with the low card for Indiana Wesleyan. They both shot a 147 and are tied for seventh place out of the 45 player field.
- Patrick Hardy (FR/Ellicott City, Md.) is in 14th place as he turned in a 149 (77-72).
- Ethan Luecke (SO/Warrenton, Mo.) (75-78) and Jake Coffey (JR/Columbus, Ind.) (75-78) are tied for 24th place with scores of 153.
Extra! Extra!
- Jake Coffey is the defending Crossroads League individual champion.
- The winner of the Crossroads League championship earns at automatic bid to the NAIA National Championship.
Next Tee Time
- Indiana Wesleyan completes the Crossroads League Championship on Tuesday with the third and final round of play.