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NOTRE DAME, Ind. -Â The Illinois State men's golf team finished in fifth place, despite strong play from sophomore Trent Wallace and senior Christian Crabill after Tuesday's final round at Notre Dame's Fighting Irish Gridiron Golf Classic at the par-70, 6,810-yard Warren Golf Course. The Redbirds finished the round with their second-consecutive 6-over-par 286 and concluded the tournament with a 14-over-par 854 (282-286-286).
UTEP finished first overall after carding a 5-under-par 275 in the final round to finish with a 5-under-par 835 (282-278-275). The Irish finished in second place with a 4-under-par 268.
Wallace was once again brilliant on the links, shooting a 2-under-par 68 (35-33) in the final round and also added five birdies on the day. Wallace finished in a tie for fourth place on the individual leaderboard with a three-round total of 1-under-par 209 (68-73-68).
Crabill added to the Redbirds scoring, firing a 3-over-par 73 (34-39) and added two birdies on the front nine. He finished in a tie for ninth place on the individual leaderboard with a total score of 1-over-par 211 (69-69-73).
Junior Zach Burry also shot a 3-over-par 73 (36-37) in the final round and added a birdie on the 10th hole. Burry ended the tournament with a 7-over-par 217 (74-70-73).
Senior Austin Havens, freshman David Perkins and junior Jason Marrs, who competed as an individual, all finished with a three-round total of 13-over-par 223. Havens finished the final round with a 2-over-par 72 (36-36), Perkins shot an 8-over-par 78 (39-39), and Marrs carded a 1-over-par 71 (38-33), including an eagle and two birdies.
"Our final round was not indicative of our play this fall, and as competitors, we are disappointed to not hold our spot in the field," head coach Ray Kralis said. "Give credit to UTEP and Notre Dame for the way they played with the tournament on the line. Both Trent (Wallace) and Christian (Crabilll) had strong tournaments with fourth and ninth-place finishes. Overall though, our play was clearly elevated this fall over previous seasons, and we had ourselves right in the hunt in three of our four events. Those experiences have helped us grow and become more comfortable. We will be stronger in the spring season because of that."
This tournament concluded the Redbirds' fall season, as they will not resume play until Jan. 28, 2017, at the Tinervin Cup against Illinois in Placida, Florida, at the Coral Creek Club. Â Â
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