Illini golf team dominates in Big Ten match play championship
By: Matt Wettersten
Updated: February 9, 2013
Big Ten release:
BRADENTON,
Fla. -
The Illinois men's golf team won its first Big Ten Match Play Championship on
Saturday at The Concession Golf Club, earning a 5-0-0 triumph over
seventh-seeded Michigan State in the finals to earn the crown. The top-seeded
Illini posted a 14-0-1 record during the two-day event.
After
a first-round bye, Illinois picked up a 4-0-1 win over No. 9 Michigan in the
quarterfinals, followed by a 5-0-0 victory against No. 5 Ohio State to advance
to the finals.
