WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Indiana Wesleyan University Men's Golf secured a third-place finish at the Crossroads League Championship with a team total of 595, highlighted by junior Sam Dykema's impressive performance, tying for fifth individually with an even-par 144. Sophomore Eli Anema contributed significantly, carding an even-par 72 in the second round to finish seventh at 147 (+3). The tournament, initially scheduled for three rounds, was shortened to two due to rain, making each round's performance even more crucial.
TOP TEAMS
- Marian - 586 (+10)
- Taylor - 588 (+12)
- Indiana Wesleyan - 595 (+19)
- Grace - 608 (+32)
- Huntington - 628 (+52)
- MVNU - 628 (+52)
- Spring Arbor - 630 (+54)
- Bethel - 635 (+59)
- Saint Francis - 655 (+79)
KEY WILDCATS
- Sam Dykema led the Wildcats with a fifth-place finish, posting an even-par 144. Dykema's first round was a standout, carding a 69 (-3), followed by a 75 (+3) in the second round, a critical showing given the rain-shortened format.
- Eli Anema secured seventh place with a total score of 147 (+3). Anema showed consistency, recording a 75 (+3) in the first round and an even-par 72 in the second round, which proved vital in the condensed two-round championship.
- Karson Cabe tied for 10th place, finishing with a score of 151 (+7). Cabe improved from a 78 (+6) in the first round to a 73 (+1) in the second round
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
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- Sam Dykema - 5
- Final score: 144 (E)
- Round 1: 69 (-3), Round 2: 75 (+3)
- Eli Anema - 7
- Final Score: 147 (+3)
- Round 1: 75 (+3), Round 2: 72 (+E)
- Karson Cabe - T10
- Final score: 151 (+7)
- Round 1: 78 (+6), Round 2: 73 (+1)
- Ryan Parker - T14
- Final Score: 153 (+9)
- Round 1: 79 (+7), Round 2: 74 (+2)
- Sam Peter - T28
- Final score: 161 (+17)
- Round 1: 79 (+7), Round 2: 82 (+10)
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