March 26, 2013
Site: Williamsburg, Va.
Course: Kingsmill Resort (par 70, 6,831 yards)
Tournament: C&F Bank Intercollegiate
U-M Team Standing: T2nd Place of 32 Teams (287)
Top U-M Individual: Chris O'Neill, tie-11th, (70, -2)
Next U-M Event: Sat-Sun., April 6-7 -- at Hoosier Invitational (Bloomington, Ind.)
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- Following two days of delays and the cancellation of the second round due to snow, the University of Michigan men's golf team finally learned its fate as it tied for second today (Tuesday, March 26) with a 287 total at the C&F Bank Intercollegiate held at the Kingsmill Resort.
With the 32-team field split into two waves for the 54-hole event, the Wolverines complete their first round Sunday afternoon (March 24), before the second wave of teams were called off the course due to worsening weather conditions. As snow started to fall, the first round was officially delayed late Sunday afternoon.
As snow accumulations cancelled the second round Monday (March 25), the tournament director's opted to reduce the event to just 18 holes. With the altered format, several teams that already completed their round left the event, including the Wolverines. With the superintendent deeming the course playable, the remainder of Sunday's second wave played today to finish their first-round and complete the tournament.
Playing in his home state, freshman Chris O'Neill (Glen Allen, Va./Deep Run HS) led U-M for the second straight event and for the fourth time this season, tying for 11th with a two-under round of 70. Fellow freshman Brett McIntosh (London, Ontario, Canada/Saunders Secondary School) was just a shot behind as he tied for 14th at one-over 71.
Seniors Matt Alessi (Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Birmingham Brother Rice) and Miguel Echavarria (Medellin, Colombia/The Columbus School) gave the Wolverines four among the top 25 as each carded rounds of 73. Freshman Andrew Yeager (Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills Central HS) tied for 124th with a round of 80.
The Wolverines will compete in their regular-season finale when they travel to Bloomington, Ind., Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, for the Hoosier Invitational. The 54-hole event featuring several Big Ten schools will be played on the IU Golf Course.
Final Team Standings
1. Tennessee 285
2. MICHIGAN 287
Florida State 287
4. Eastern Michigan 288
5. William & Mary 289
Notre Dame 289
7. Toledo 290
8. James Madison 292
9. Loyola 294
10. Radford 295
11. Richmond 296
UNC Greensboro 296
13. Eastern Kentucky 297
14. Boston College 298
Xavier 298
16. High Point 299
17. Georgetown 300
18. Towson 301
19. Marquette 303
Drake 303
21. George Mason 304
22. IPFW 305
23. Bowling Green 305
24. Rutgers 306
25. Appalachian State 307
Binghamton 307
27. Saint Joseph's 309
28. Longwood 310
29. Saint Peter's 313
30. Mount St. Mary's 317
31. Bucknell 323
32. Wright State WD
Top Individuals
1. Casey Olsen, Eastern Michigan 67
Cory Sciupider, Notre Dame 67
3. Alex Hicks, William & Mary 68
Andrew Lane, Notre Dame 68
5. Rowin Caron, Florida State 69
Bart George, Loyola 69
Oliver Goss, Tennessee 69
Brandon Rodgers, Tennessee 69
Chase Seiffert, Florida State 69
Chris Selfridge, Toledo 69
Michigan Individuals
T11. Chris O'Neill 70 (-2)
T14. Brett McIntosh 71
T25. Matt Alessi 73
T25. Miguel Echavarria 73
T124. Andrew Yeager 80
N O T E S
• Matt Alessi, Chris O'Neill and Brett McIntosh have started all nine events this season.
• Chris O'Neill led U-M for the fourth time this season. Overall, a freshman has led the Wolverines in six of nine events this season.
• Chris O'Neill's two-under 70 gives him a team-best three rounds under par this season.
Contact: Tom Wywrot (734) 763-4423
