UF MGOLF | Gators Split Day Two at SEC Match Play

Florida bounced back after a loss to Alabama (3-2) and defeated Texas A&M 3.5-1.5.

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 3.5-1.5 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<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14518&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=ThMbnSBcPiZF6ZmQkdrXh-qcF0ABzA3WzjhgIlfWfVM&e= > (3&2) and Fred Biondi<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14517&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=OHK9uiLSJyap-FXRU5UWUyUU1wPOyb9aBc5sTS2xuPI&e= > (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<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14524&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=XAqL5aDBvabbBaHLRKe3PLbb4Cf98FPMKcnuHxgDPnA&e= > 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<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14526&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=tgnQj5GKwIDHYbwCWOjXYfBKyfNO_uJEtGfdcmYdLWg&e= > (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 3.5, Texas A&M 1.5
Match Up

Score

Michael Heidelbaugh vs. Tyler Wilkes<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14528&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=99ulQeQiPFnsdYmZDBVc9nWWWMHKZzvlDpNcn4VqFR4&e= >

Halved (Both)

Walker Lee vs. Joe Pagdin<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14526&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=tgnQj5GKwIDHYbwCWOjXYfBKyfNO_uJEtGfdcmYdLWg&e= >

3&2 (Florida)

William Paysee vs. Ricky Castillo<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14518&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=ThMbnSBcPiZF6ZmQkdrXh-qcF0ABzA3WzjhgIlfWfVM&e= >

2&1 (Florida)

Sam Bennett vs. Fred Biondi<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14517&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=OHK9uiLSJyap-FXRU5UWUyUU1wPOyb9aBc5sTS2xuPI&e= >

6&4 (Texas A&M)

Daniel Rodriguez vs. Yuxin Lin<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14524&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=XAqL5aDBvabbBaHLRKe3PLbb4Cf98FPMKcnuHxgDPnA&e= >

7&6 (Florida)

Alabama 3, Florida 2
Match Up

Score

Thomas Ponder vs. Ricky Castillo<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14518&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=ThMbnSBcPiZF6ZmQkdrXh-qcF0ABzA3WzjhgIlfWfVM&e= >

3&2 (Florida)

Canon Claycomb vs. Fred Biondi<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14517&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=OHK9uiLSJyap-FXRU5UWUyUU1wPOyb9aBc5sTS2xuPI&e= >

1 up (Florida)

Tyler Libpscomb vs. Tyler Wilkes<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14528&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=99ulQeQiPFnsdYmZDBVc9nWWWMHKZzvlDpNcn4VqFR4&e= >

2&1 (Alabama)

JP Cave vs. Joe Pagdin<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14526&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=tgnQj5GKwIDHYbwCWOjXYfBKyfNO_uJEtGfdcmYdLWg&e= >

3&1 (Alabama

Jones Free vs. Yuxin Lin<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__floridagators.com_roster.aspx-3Frp-5Fid-3D14524&d=DwIFAg&c=sJ6xIWYx-zLMB3EPkvcnVg&r=o5LKAX7slotfFMyE71jI7L22NYBIi1-KbRGNSXudTPo&m=93CYt3SG0P1ncch4inz75gcYRYAo5Ex9QRsaPpZ729E&s=XAqL5aDBvabbBaHLRKe3PLbb4Cf98FPMKcnuHxgDPnA&e= >

1 up (Alabama) *19 holes