OCU men prevail, women second in likely final Kyle Blaser Invitational
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City trimmed 17 strokes off its first-round score on Tuesday to win what is likely the final Kyle Blaser Invitational at Gaillardia Country Club while Cameron Bozyk knocked 10 strokes off his score to claim the individual title.
OCU has announced that it is disbanding its golf programs following the spring season, Blaser was the coach who led OCU to 11 national championships between 1996 and 2019.
After a cold Monday saw the Stars shoot 16 over par, OCU rebounded for a team 1-under par on Tuesday and the fourth-ranked hosts beat No. 17 USAO by six strokes and No. 10 MidAmerica Nazarene by 29.
Bozyk and Jack Newton both eagled the 18th hole on Tuesday and Newton placed third overall. Bozyk shot 76 on Monday and 66 on Tuesday for a two-under 142. He had eight birdies in the tournament with four each round.
Newton had matching rounds of 73 for two over and finished with three birdies for the tournament.
“Proud of my guys for battling back the second day and coming away with the win,” said OCU coach Blake Trimble. “Proud of the whole team, but especially Cameron Bozyk for winning individually and Jack Newton finishing third. Looking forward to the rest of the semester with this team!”
Christian Yanovitch and Simon Jansson finished in a tie for 13th at 10 over. Yanovitch had rounds of 81 and 73 with eight birdies. Jansson had four birdies in his 79-75 tournament.
Lorenzo Santinelli placed 23rd with rounds of 76 and 85 for 17 over par, He had a birdie in each of the two rounds.
Individuals Philipp Perzl and Carter Ray tied for 10th. Perzl had rounds of 77 and 76 while Ray went 74-79. They were nine over par. Perzl had four birdies for the tournament and Ray had two.
Luke Woods had rounds of 76 and 86 to finish 16th at 12 over. He had five birdies for the tournament.
Next up for the Stars is The Battle in Bullhead City, Arizona, next week.
OCU women place second to Texas Wesleyan
OKLAHOMA CITY – Logan Allen won her final home tournament and No. 19 Oklahoma City placed second at the Kyle Blaser Invitational on Tuesday.
Allen, finished last year’s Blaser tied for first but lost in a playoff, wasn’t sharing the glory this time. She birdied her final hole to keep her lead. She ended the tournament with a pair of 75s and three birdies on her six-over 150.
As a team, the Stars were second, falling to No. 16 Texas Wesleyan by five strokes.
“After some typical Oklahoma weather that blew through, our team battled the elements and came out with a runner up finish,” said OCU coach Josh Gorzney. “Our Senior, Logan Allen, came out with her second individual win this season and held our team.”
Klaudie Karnikova was sixth at 15 over with rounds of 81 and 78 for 159. She had two birdies on the course.
Taylor Tevis and Gracie Levonitis tied for 27th at 27 over par. Tevis had rounds of 84 and 87 with one birdie while Levonitis shot 81 and 90 with four birdies.
Carrie Bowers was 30th at 28 over par after rounds of 91 and 81. She had three birdies in the tournament.
Next up for the Stars is the Ozarks National Invitational in Branson next week.