The Illinois State men's golf team secured fifth place at the Memphis Intercollegiate tournament after a final round score of 295, concluding with a total of 884. Memphis took home the title with an overall score of 866, followed by Wright State and Eastern Kentucky. Senior TJ Barger led ISU with a one-under 71 in the final round, while Pietro Pontiggia was the team鈥檚 top individual, finishing tied for 10th with a score of 220. The tournament featured 11 teams overall. ISU is set to compete next in the Tiger Invitational in Missouri on April 6 and 7.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State finished with a total score of 884 to place fifth.
  • Senior TJ Barger registered the most pars (41) across 54 holes in the tournament.
  • Pietro Pontiggia tied for 10th place with a score of 220.
State of Play
  • Memphis won the tournament with a score of 866.
  • Troy narrowly edged ISU by just one stroke.
  • ISU had three golfers within the top 42 placements: Pontiggia (10th), Faucquez (28th), and Ottwell (42nd).
What's Next

Following their fifth-place finish, ISU will compete in the Tiger Invitational next week, aiming to improve their standings against strong competition.

Bottom Line

ISU showcased competitive play at the Memphis Intercollegiate, positioning themselves well for upcoming tournaments, particularly with strong individual performances from Barger and Pontiggia.