MACOMB, Ill. - The University of Dubuque men's golf team finished second (583) in the 36-hole stroke-play at the Western Illinois Western Cup before falling to Aurora University 4-1 in match-play on the second day.
Day 1 - Stroke-Play
John Dobbe finished his 36-hole day with a total score of 140 (-4) and placed second as one of just three golfers under-par in stroke play.
Tyson Malak shot a 147 (+3) and finished tied for 7th, while the rest of the Spartans finished 13th through 17th place.
Bob Ryan was 13th with a 149 and
Bock Mueller shot one stroke behind with a 150 and finished 14th.
Joe LaBarbera and
Hunter Polley were tied for 15th with scores of 155.
Drew Aschliman rounded out the field in 17th place with a score of 156.
Stroke-Play Team Standings
1. Aurora - 580
2. Univ. of Dubuque - 583
3. Western Illinois - 588
4. Hannibal-LaGrange - 647
Day 2 - Match-Play
Aurora - 4
Univ. of Dubuque 1
Match-Play Results
Brandon Byrggraf won versus
John Dobbe (2&1)
Caleb Negley won versus
Tyson Malak (5&4)
Bob Ryan won versus Kashton Wilson (2UP)
George Proudman won versus
Joe LaBarbera (4&3)