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Warian Claims Individual Victory as Gophers Open Spring at Big Ten Match Play
2/4/2022 7:00:00 PM | Men's Golf
The University of Minnesota men's golf team began its spring 2022 campaign in the Sunshine State at the Big Ten Match Play at the Hammock Beach Resort Ocean Course.
The Gophers fell to Iowa to begin the tournament by a final of 4-1-0. Sophomore Ben Warian claimed the lone Minnesota victory.Â
"It was great to see Ben come out on top against one of the best players in our conference," head coach Justin Smith said. "We are looking forward to starting fast tomorrow and building momentum early to go get a couple of wins. I'm excited to see how we bounce back in a positive way."
First Round Results: Iowa Beats Minnesota 4-1-0
R. Kleu (IOWA) def. L. Johnson (MINN), 3&2
B. Warian (MINN) def. G. Leal (IOWA), 2&1
M. McClear (IOWA) def. A. Sale (MINN), 5&3
C. Macfie (IOWA) def. H. Arnold (MINN), 4&3
G. Tighe (IOWA) def. C. Glynn (MINN), 5&4
After jumping ahead early on the first hole but then falling behind, Warian battled back to retake the lead in the final three holes and claim victory, 2&1.
"We really enjoyed the challenge out there today," Warian said. "I was happy to battle through some adversity and finish the match strong. I know all of us on the team are close to playing some really solid, consistent golf, and we're looking forward to giving our best tomorrow."
Up Next
Minnesota will send out the lineup of Lincoln Johnson, Ben Warian, Antoine Sale, Eduardo Galdos and Bennett Swavely to compete in the first match of the day on Saturday morning. The shotgun start is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. CT as the Gophers take on Nebraska. Minnesota will face Maryland in the afternoon action.Â
The Gophers fell to Iowa to begin the tournament by a final of 4-1-0. Sophomore Ben Warian claimed the lone Minnesota victory.Â
"It was great to see Ben come out on top against one of the best players in our conference," head coach Justin Smith said. "We are looking forward to starting fast tomorrow and building momentum early to go get a couple of wins. I'm excited to see how we bounce back in a positive way."
First Round Results: Iowa Beats Minnesota 4-1-0
R. Kleu (IOWA) def. L. Johnson (MINN), 3&2
B. Warian (MINN) def. G. Leal (IOWA), 2&1
M. McClear (IOWA) def. A. Sale (MINN), 5&3
C. Macfie (IOWA) def. H. Arnold (MINN), 4&3
G. Tighe (IOWA) def. C. Glynn (MINN), 5&4
After jumping ahead early on the first hole but then falling behind, Warian battled back to retake the lead in the final three holes and claim victory, 2&1.
"We really enjoyed the challenge out there today," Warian said. "I was happy to battle through some adversity and finish the match strong. I know all of us on the team are close to playing some really solid, consistent golf, and we're looking forward to giving our best tomorrow."
Up Next
Minnesota will send out the lineup of Lincoln Johnson, Ben Warian, Antoine Sale, Eduardo Galdos and Bennett Swavely to compete in the first match of the day on Saturday morning. The shotgun start is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. CT as the Gophers take on Nebraska. Minnesota will face Maryland in the afternoon action.Â
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