Tournament Results
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Eastern Illinois played its second tournament of the spring season as the Panthers played at the 54-hole Daytona Beach Spring Invite hosted by Eastern Kentucky.
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Ben Lanman was the Panthers top finisher in the event played at the LPGA International Hills Course. Lanman was tied for 63rd closing with a Monday afternoon round of 74 and then a round of 76 on Tuesday. He would card a 54-hole total of 230.
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Pierce Allord opened as EIU's leader after the opening 18-holes with a round of 71. He would close with rounds of 82 and 81, falling to a tie for 82nd with a total of 234.
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Keegan Gowin was EIU's second finisher in a tie for 77th with a 54-hole total of 233. Gowin shot 74 in the opening round followed by a round of 76. He closed out play on Tuesday with a round of 83.
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Preston Smith had his best round in the final 18 holes with a 79. He placed 107th with a score of 244.
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Grant Mascal was EIU's fifth scored golfer with a total of 269 placing 114th.Â
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Embry-Riddle (Florida) was the team champion. EIU placed 17th in the tournament.Â
Ryan Hart from Florida was the individual medalist playing as an individual in the event.Â