K-State Outlasts Iowa State during Morning Session, Falls to Texas in Afternoon
Oct 13, 2018 | Men's Golf
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The Kansas State men's golf team went 1-1 during Saturday's Round two at the Big 12 Match Play Tournament, dropping the afternoon session to Texas but defeating Iowa State during the morning session. K-State gained three points on Saturday, pushing their total to four points for the tournament, which is tied for third in Pool B.
The Wildcats, who came into the tournament as a 10 seed, upset the number seven seed Cyclones 3-2-1 during the morning session. The Wildcats were led by Junior Ben Fernandez, who tallied a 5&4. Senior Jeremy Gandon and Freshman Will Hopkins also won their head to head match, each carding a 3&2.
K-State came up just short in the afternoon session, dropping their matchup to Texas 3-2-1 during the afternoon session. Junior Jacob Eklund, carded 6&5, and Sophomore Kyle Vance, tallied a 1 UP, each won their head to heads.
"I thought our team played really well again today," Coach Grant Robbins said. "We had a gutsy win against Iowa State in the morning. The Texas Match came down to the last hole. We just came up a bit short. I am really proud of how we competed. The guys are showing a lot of determination and grit this week which is something we've been working on for a while. We just have to regroup and get ready for a really hot Baylor team tomorrow morning."
The Wildcats will face the top Pool B seed Baylor tomorrow morning to wrap up the Big 12 Match Play Tournament. The Bears are undefeated so far in Pool B.
Live scoring of the Big 12 Match Play Tournament can be followed at www.golfstat.com
Results will be available at www.kstatesports.com at the conclusion of play on all three days.
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