Marquette University Athletics
Marquette University
Billikin Invitational
MU Men's Golf in Sixth at Billiken Intercollegiate
4/16/2001 12:00:00āÆAM | Men's Golf
April 16, 2001
MADISON, Ill. - The Marquette University golf team stands sixth out of 16 teams after the first day of the Billiken Invitational with a team score of 306. Missouri Baptist holds down first place with a mark of 299 while Evansville and Eastern Illinois are second at 301. Rounding out the top five are Murray State (303) and Wisconsin-Green Bay (305). The 36-hole event is being played at the Gateway National Golf Course in Madison, Ill.
Senior Mark Wentz (DeForest, Wis.) was the top Marquette performer on Monday, firing a two-over par 73 on the 6,567-yard course that played longer due to the blustery and cold conditions. Wentz's score was good for a sixth-place tie with Eric Steinback of Evansville and Mike Birkenfeld of Evansville. Michael Calef of Murray State and Neil Lykins of Cincinnati stand tied for first after the first round with an even-par 71.
Other Marquette competitors included senior Edvins Erkmanis (Franklin) who is tied for 21st place with a score of 76. Freshman Ryan Weber (Vancouver, B.C.) overcame a slow start and ended up shooting a 78, placing him in a tie for 36th position. Sophomore Matt Hilton (Muskego, Wis.) concluded his round with a 79, tying him for 43rd place.
Play concludes on Tuesday at Madison, Ill., with 18 more holes.
BILLIKEN INVITATIONAL GATEWAY NATIONAL G.C., MADISON, ILL. APRIL 16-17, 2001 6,567-YARD, PAR 71TEAM STANDINGS
1. Missouri Baptist 299 (+15) 2. Evansville 301 (+17) Eastern Illinois 301 (+17) 4. Murray State 303 (+19) 5. Wisconsin-Green Bay 305 (+21) 6. Marquette 306 (+22) 7. Cincinnati 310 (+26) 8. Lindenwood 311 (+27) DePaul 311 (+27) Southeast Missouri State 311 (+27) 11. Western Kentucky 312 (+28) 12. UMKC 313 (+29) 13. Western Illinois 314 (+30) John A. Logan College 314 (+30) 15. Saint Louis 317 (+33) 16. Creighton 334 (+50)
INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS
1. Michael Calef, Murray State 71 ( E) Neil Lykins, Cincinnati 71 ( E) 3. Rick Thompson, Mo. Baptist 72 ( +1) Luke Pancher, John Logan 72 ( +1) Brandon Haye, Mo. Baptist 72 ( +1) 6. Eric Steinbach, Evansville 73 ( +2) Mark Wentz, Marquette 73 ( +2) Mike Birkenfeld, Evansville 73 ( +2) 9. Six golfers 74 ( +3)
OTHER MARQUETTE FINISHERS
21t. Edvins Erkmanis 76 ( +5) 36t. Ryan Weber 78 ( +7) 43t. Matt Hilton 79 ( +8) 64t. Brad White 81 (+10)
