Concordia takes the cup in annual showdown with Doane

By Jacob Knabel on Apr. 15, 2023 in Men's Golf

YORK, Neb. – Concordia University Men’s Golf got the best of rival Doane in the ninth annual Bulldog-Tiger Cup contested on a blustery and cold Saturday (April 15) at York Country Club in York, Neb. In an event that featured a best ball competition and singles match play, the Bulldogs won by a score of 10-8. As a result, Concordia cut into Doane’s all-time cup series lead, which now stands at 6-3.

Head Coach Brett Muller’s squad was especially successful on Saturday in the best ball competition, winning that category, 4.5 to 1.5. The Tigers made a push by getting the best of the Bulldogs in singles matches, 7.5 to 5.5. Four Concordia players won their singles matches: Drew D’Ercole, Josh D’Ercole, Taylor Johnson and Jacob Woodmancy. Full results are included below. Twelve Bulldogs competed in the event.

Bulldog-Tiger Cup Results

Concordia def. Doane, 10-8

Best Ball:

·        Drew D’Ercole / Josh D’Ercole – Halved

·        Ivan Yabut / Gavin McWhorter – W

·        Justin Webert / Jake Hagerbaumer – W

·        Jacob Woodmancy / Taylor Johnson – W

·        Jaxson Fullerton / Gavin Buttshaw – L

·        Tyler Bartels / Jonas Sommerville – W

Singles:

·        Drew D’Ercole – W

·        Josh D’Ercole – W

·        Gavin Buttshaw – L

·        Jaxson Fullerton – L

·        Ivan Yabut – Halved 

·        Gavin McWhorter – Halved 

·        Jake Hagerbaumer – L

·        Justin Webert – Halved 

·        Jacob Woodmancy – W

·        Taylor Johnson – W

·        Tyler Bartels – L

·        Jonas Sommerville – L

The Bulldogs will return to the usual tournament play over the next two days while taking part in the Nebraska Wesleyan Invite (April 16-17). The action on both days will take place at Hillcrest Country Club in Lincoln, Neb.