Sunday, October 10
Birmingham, Ala. / Shoal Creek Club Course
Suspended to Monday at 10 a.m.
Florida Gators
vs
Alabama
Tyler Wilkes at Shoal Creek Golf Course in day two of the SEC Match Play Championship
Gators Split Day Two at SEC Match Play
Monday, October 11, 2021 | Men's Golf
Florida bounced back after a loss to Alabama (3-2) and defeated Texas A&M 3-2.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Florida men's golf team split day two of the SEC Match Play Championship, falling to Alabama 3-2 in the morning and bouncing back to defeat Texas A&M 3-2 on Monday.
After its match vs. Alabama was suspended due to darkness on Sunday, both sides resumed this morning as the Tide edged Florida 3-2 behind an extra hole victory. Ricky Castillo (3&2) and Fred Biondi (1 up) earned their first victories of the weekend against Bama.
The Gators bounced back in their third round match to secure their first victory of the tournament.
Yuxin Lin cruised to secure the first point for UF winning 7&6, only losing one hole. The Aggies tied it 1-1, but a victory from Joe Pagdin (3&2) pushed the Gators back ahead. Castillo clinched the victory for Florida, downing his opponent 2&1.
Florida concludes the tournament versus Tennessee tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. ET
Florida 3, Texas A&M 2
Alabama 3, Florida 2
After its match vs. Alabama was suspended due to darkness on Sunday, both sides resumed this morning as the Tide edged Florida 3-2 behind an extra hole victory. Ricky Castillo (3&2) and Fred Biondi (1 up) earned their first victories of the weekend against Bama.
The Gators bounced back in their third round match to secure their first victory of the tournament.
Yuxin Lin cruised to secure the first point for UF winning 7&6, only losing one hole. The Aggies tied it 1-1, but a victory from Joe Pagdin (3&2) pushed the Gators back ahead. Castillo clinched the victory for Florida, downing his opponent 2&1.
Florida concludes the tournament versus Tennessee tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. ET
Florida 3, Texas A&M 2
| Match Up | Score |
|---|---|
| Michael Heidelbaugh vs. Tyler Wilkes | 1 Up (Texas A&M) |
| Walker Lee vs. Joe Pagdin | 3&2 (Florida) |
| William Paysee vs. Ricky Castillo | 2&1 (Florida) |
| Sam Bennett vs. Fred Biondi | 6&4 (Texas A&M) |
| Daniel Rodriguez vs. Yuxin Lin | 7&6 (Florida) |
Alabama 3, Florida 2
| Match Up | Score |
|---|---|
| Thomas Ponder vs. Ricky Castillo | 3&2 (Florida) |
| Canon Claycomb vs. Fred Biondi | 1 up (Florida) |
| Tyler Libpscomb vs. Tyler Wilkes | 2&1 (Alabama) |
| JP Cave vs. Joe Pagdin | 3&1 (Alabama |
| Jones Free vs. Yuxin Lin | 1 up (Alabama) *19 holes |
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