Panthers tee off in Cedar Falls, both place second

ELIOT CLOUGH, Sports Editor

For the first time since 2006, the men and women of UNI hosted a golf tournament in Cedar Falls on Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31. Both teams placed second.

Competing for the men and placing in the top ten were Jack Klingel, who placed fifth (147), Sam Sacquitne and Tommy Doyle both placed sixth (148) and Carter Stochl who placed tenth (149).

Tucker Knaak of Creighton would win the individual title on the men’s side with a final tally of 143. Western Illinois won the team title.

For the Panther women, Emily Snelling led the way, placing third overall (154). Joining Snelling in the top 10 were Sydney Eaton, Anne Gradoville and Hannah Bermel who tied for sixth (156).

Haeri Lee of Drake won the individual title, shooting a 150. Drake would also win the women’s team title.

Up next, the Panther men will be headed to Columbia, Mo., to compete April 8 and 9. The UNI women will head east to compete in Terre Haute as part of the Indiana State Spring Invitational April 7 and 8.