East Lansing, Mich. – Michigan State’s men’s golf team closed out play in the St Andrews Links Collegiate on Wednesday afternoon with a 4.5 to 1.5 win over the University of St Andrews in the medal match play round on the historic Old Course.
The Spartans were one of four schools competing in the three-day tournament, which started with two rounds of stroke play competition on the Jubilee Course and concluded with a medal match play round on the Old Course, where the game began centuries ago.
MSU had been leading the field after a 4-under par 346 in Monday’s first round but were edged out in the final holes of stroke play on Tuesday afternoon, finishing in third place at 3-under par 697 (346-351).
The consolation match on Wednesday featured Michigan State against the University of St Andrews, while the championship match included Cal and Princeton.
Michigan State Match Results
Sophomore Julian Menser shot a 3-over par 75 and lost to Ethan Mangum, who fired a 4-under par 68, in Match 1.
In Match 2, junior Lucas Acevedo, who finished the round at even-par 72, took a 3up lead after nine holes and posted a 4up win over Judd Sundelson.
Junior McCoy Biagioli and Michael Crowley of St Andrews were all square through nine and each took a 1up lead on the back but finished their match tied, with both golfers shooting a 1-under par 71.
Junior Lorenzo Pinili, who tied for second place in the stroke play portion of the event, shot a 5-under par 67 and won his match, 4up, against Winston Margaritis.
Senior Caleb Bond had the team’s best round of the day, a 7-under par 65, and posted a 5up win over Ollie George.
Senior Ashton McCulloch shot a 3-over par 75 in Match 6 and closed out Michigan State’s win with a 1up decision over Sam West.
Up Next
The competition in the St Andrews Links Collegiate was the final event of the fall portion of the season for the Spartans, who will be back in action next semester as the championship portion of the schedule gets underway.
