Men's golf team captures team title at the Lou Collins Classic

The Olivet College men's golf team captured the team title today at the O.C. Lou Collins Classic at the Bedford Valley Country Club in Battle Creek. Individually, junior Eric Ross (Burlington, Ontario/International) earned medalist honors.

After posting a 302 team in Friday's first round, the Comets lowered their score by 12 strokes to 290 for a two-day total of 592. Bethel (Ind.) College was second with a 609 (309-300), followed by Hope College, 614 (308-306); Spring Arbor University, 616 (311-305); and Indiana Wesleyan University, 618 (317-301).

Ross recorded back-to-back even par rounds of 71 for his 142. Junior Jacob Johnson (Ann Arbor/Pioneer) finished in third-place with a 147, including a one-under par 70 in today's round. He was the only golfer in the tournament to shoot an under-par round. Senior Joe Kiss (East Leroy/Harper Creek) tied for fifth-place with a 149 (78-71). Junior Justin Lesansky (LaSalle, Ontario/International) was next at 156 (76-80). Junior Brock Gleadall (Stratford, Ontario/St. Michael's Catholic) had a 161 (83-78).

Olivet's second-team finished in ninth-place with a two-day total of 634 strokes (322-312). Sophomore Branden Stewart (Barrie, Ontario/Innisdale Secondary) led this group with a 155 (78-77).

Olivet opens its Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association schedule with a jamboree next Wednesday, Sept. 5 at The Medalist Golf in Marshall. Albion is the host school.