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IUP rallied from a nine-shot deficit after one round to take the team championship at the Vulcan Invitational and claim its second event title of the fall season. The Crimson Hawks enjoyed an 18-shot turnaround on Sunday and finished with a score of 589, nine strokes ahead of Millersville and 12 ahead of host California. Rounding out the field was Ohio Valley (630), West Chester (632), Seton Hill (654) and West Virginia Teach (658).
Kennedy tied for the best round of the tournament with a score of 69 on Saturday. Gavin Smith tied for sixth (148), Cory Stelick tied for eighth (149), Nic Milito tied for 10th (150) and Joey Reed tied for 18th (156). IUP is off this week before competing in the PSAC tournament October 20-21 in Hummelstown. The Crimson Hawks will be seeking their seventh conference title in the past 11 years but first since 2004.
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freshman Leo Acklin (pictured with trophy), playing as an individual, had
rounds of 71 and 73 to finish at two-over par 144 to win medalist honors.
Acklin finished one shot ahead of teammate Ryan Kennedy. 