KOKOMO, Ind. — The IU Kokomo men's golf team delivered a dominant performance on its home course over the weekend, capturing the Crimson Classic team championship while Hunter Zdyb claimed individual medalist honors at Wildcat Creek Golf Course.
The Cougars posted rounds of 304 and 292 for a two-round total of 596, finishing 21 strokes ahead of runner-up Holy Cross (617). IU Kokomo entered Sunday's final round with a nine-stroke advantage before firing a tournament-best round of 292 to pull away from the five-team field.
Zdyb led the way for IU Kokomo, capturing the individual championship with rounds of 73 and 71 for a two-round total of 144. The Cougar standout finished two over par for the tournament, securing medalist honors by one stroke.
Oliver Gearlds finished just one stroke behind Zdyb to claim runner-up honors. Gearlds opened with a 75 Saturday before firing a one-under-par 70 in Sunday's final round, the lowest round recorded by any golfer in the tournament, to finish with a 145.
Bryson Worman rounded out IU Kokomo's three All-Tournament selections, finishing fourth individually with rounds of 78 and 73 for a two-round total of 151.
Carter Bennett also earned a top-10 finish for the Cougars, tying for ninth with consecutive rounds of 78 for a 156. Lucas Miller finished tied for 12th with rounds of 78 and 80 for a 158.
IU Kokomo also had three golfers competing as individuals, led by Luke Watson, who tied for seventh with rounds of 79 and 76 for a 155. Cole Collins finished tied for 18th with rounds of 80 and 81 for a 161, while Nathan Daugherty tied for 20th with rounds of 82 and 80 for a 162.
IU Kokomo Results
1st - Hunter Zdyb - 144 (73-71)
2nd - Oliver Gearlds - 145 (75-70)
4th - Bryson Worman - 151 (78-73)
T7th - Luke Watson (Individual) - 155 (79-76)
T9th - Carter Bennett - 156 (78-78)
T12th - Lucas Miller - 158 (78-80)
T18th - Cole Collins (Individual) - 161 (80-81)
T20th - Nathan Daugherty (Individual) - 162 (82-80)
For complete results from the Crimson Classic, click HERE.
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