WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Oakland men's golf team finished ninth at the Purdue Fall Invitational with a "play six, count five" total of 1121 (+41) on par-72, 7,465-yard Kampen-Cosler Golf Course.

Pacing Oakland for the second consecutive tournament was redshirt senior Jack Zubkus, tying for 14th with a one-over 217. Zubkus recorded 11 birdies, the ninth-most in the field, including five in the opening round when he carded a one-under-par 71. 

Senior Matteo Rocco tied for 29th at 222 (+6) and was among the tournament's top five players in par-3 scoring, averaging 2.92 strokes. Senior Robert Burns tied for 39th with a 225 (+9) and also posted a strong par-3 average performance at an even 3.00.

After a slow start, freshman Marshall Morency recovered to tie for 65th with a 232 (+16). The Cincinnati, Ohio, native tied Burns for the team lead for pars made with 35.

Junior Brennan Sullivan recorded Oakland's only eagle of the tournament, reaching the par-5 10th hole in three strokes during the third round. Sullivan also ranked among the top 10 in par-5 scoring, averaging 4.67 strokes.

Senior Ben Willis rounded out the Golden Grizzlies' lineup, tying for 78th with a 236 (+20).

As a team, Oakland ranks in the top half of the field in both birdies and pars, recording 49 and 187, respectively.

OAKLAND RESULTS
Team: 371 | 368 | 382 = 1121 (+41)
T14. Jack Zubkus: 71 | 72 | 74 = 217 (+1)
T29. Matteo Rocco: 72 | 74 | 76 = 222 (+6)
T39. Robert Burns: 75 | 77 | 73 = 225 (+9)
T65. Marshall Morency: 83 | 73 | 76 = 232 (+16)
T72. Brennan Sullivan: 76 | 73 | 84 = 233 (+17)
T78. Ben Willis: 77 | 76 | 83 = 236 (+20)

Complete results of the invitational can be found on Clippd.

UP NEXT: Oakland competes in its final tournament of the fall season on Oct. 19-20 at the Dayton Flyer Invitational.

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