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Flashes leapfrog Ball State in final day to secure MAC championship

Heading into the final day of the Mid-American Conference Championships, the Kent State men’s golf team sat in second place behind Ball State.

The Flashes moved up one spot in the final round to win the MAC Championship, helping them reserve a spot in the NCAA Regionals. The team had three players finish in the top 10: senior Ian Holt, junior Bjarki Petursson and senior Chase Johnson.

“Quite honestly, we were the heavy favorites,” Kent State coach Herb Page said. “I'm not afraid to say that. They (Ball State) were just prepared. They did a great job.