NORMAL, Ill. - Facing stiff competition, the University of Evansville men's golf team sits in a tie for eighth following the opening day of action at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate at Weibring Golf Club in Normal, Ill.
The Purple Aces opened the tournament with a consistent first day, carding a team score of 615 (307 - 308) after the first two rounds of competition. Duke leads the intercollegiate with a two-round team score of 587 (303 - 284), giving the Blue Devils an 11-stroke advantage over second-place Illinois State.
Spencer Wagner and Tyler Gray led the way for Evansville, both opening the intercollegiate sitting in a tie for 16th at nine-over after the first two rounds.