DADE CITY, Fla. – The University of Dayton men's golf team defeated Ohio 3.5-2.5 in its final match at the Earl Yestingsmeier Match Play tournament.  It was Dayton's second win of the tournament, as the team defeated Ball State on Monday. With the two wins, the Flyers secured fifth place in the tournament.

Nick Paxson, Phillip Johnson and Thomas Goss picked up wins in their individual matches. Caleb Wolters birdied the last hole in his match to earn half of a point and preserve the victory.
 
Final Match Results:

• Peyton White (OU) vs. Tripp French (UD): White (OU) 6 & 5
• Ty Herriot (OU) vs. Nick Paxson (UD): Paxson (UD) 2 & 1
• Grant Engel (OU) vs. Caleb Wolters (UD): All Square
• Mike Engelman (OU) vs. Brendan Keating (UD): Engelman (OU) 2 Up
• Tommy Nettles vs. Phillip Johnson (UD): Johnson (UD) 4 & 3
• Ben Sattler (OU) vs. Thomas Goss (UD): Goss (UD) 2 & 1

 
 
Up Next:
The team will play in the Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate in Hilton Head, S.C. on February 22-23.