SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — The University of Pikeville men's golf team finished second at the LTU Whistling Straits Classic after play was halted during the second round Tuesday due to marine layer fog. Results were made official following the first round, with the Bears posting a team score of 296.
Taylor (Ind.) claimed the team title with a score of 289, while UPIKE finished runner-up at 296. Grand Rapids Community College rounded out the top three with a team score of 297.
Cameron Roberts led the way for UPIKE, tying for first individually with a one-under-par 71. Roberts recorded three birdies in the opening round to secure a share of the individual lead.
Kaeden Anderson also turned in a strong performance, finishing tied for 11th with a one-over-par 73. Anderson recorded three birdies during his round.
Peyton Compton placed tied for 17th after carding a 75 (+3), highlighted by four birdies. Lawson Hon finished tied for 25th with a 77 (+5), recording one birdie.
Freddie Muggeridge rounded out the Bears' team lineup, finishing tied for 81st with an 87 (+15). Muggeridge recorded an eagle during the opening round.
Competing individually, Saul Crist finished tied for 72nd with an 85 (+13), recording two birdies.
The Bears will close out their fall season at the Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament, scheduled for Oct. 26-27 in Adairsville, Ga. UPIKE will look to carry the momentum from its runner-up finish at Whistling Straits into its final event of the fall campaign.
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