SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The UIndy men's golf team (272-283) ran away with an 18-stroke win at the Dan Salisbury Memorial Tournament, hosted by the University of Illinois Springfield at The Rail Golf Course in Springfield, Ill., Monday and Tuesday. Four Greyhounds earned all-tournament honors, including individual medalist Erik Edwards (66-70).
 
Thanks to a near record-setting first round, the Hounds jumped out to a 13-shot lead after Monday. UIndy's team score of 272 came one stroke shy of the program record – set back in 2008, while three Greyhounds came one shot away from matching the school's individual 18-hole benchmark, as Edwards, Oliver Mast and Jon Cloyd each fired a first-round 66.
 
"I'm really pleased with this tournament," said Head Coach Brent Nicoson. "It can be tough playing with a big lead, but credit to our guys for staying on the accelerator and shooting another under-par round (Tuesday).  The golf course played much tougher today, so -5 was a solid team score."
 
UIndy's second-round output included three rounds of par of better from its lineup players. Cam Carroll, who finished third overall, led the way with a four-under 68 Tuesday.
 
Ultimately, it was Edwards that shared medalist honors in the 43-man field, notching his second individual title in as many events. Through 72 holes this fall, the senior from Louisville, Ky., is averaging 69.8 strokes per round.
 
Said Nicoson: "I'm really proud of Erik as he has yet to be beaten this year after this co-medalist effort.  Cam also had a great round today and we had several red numbers this week from multiple players.  If we can continue to have good depth, it will benefit us later in the season."
 
Edwards, Carroll, Mast (-5, 4th) and Jacob Nickell (-4, 5th) all finished in the top five and thus garnered all-tournament accolades. Senior Spencer Klimek (-2) also finished under par to share seventh.
 
UP NEXT
The Hounds will take on a tough region field at the upcoming Doc Spragg Fall Invitational. The two-day event is set for Sept. 23-24 at the Findlay Country Club in Findlay, Ohio.