Chardon, Ohio – The Denison men's golf team wrapped up a strong showing at the Caschera/DiCillo Classic, hosted by John Carroll University at the challenging Sand Ridge Golf Club. The Big Red posted rounds of 301 and 306 for a 607 (+31) total, tying for fourth place in a competitive 13-team field.

The Caschera/DiCillo Classic utilized a traditional format where each team's top four scores counted toward the team total in each round.

Individual Highlights:

• Freshman Owen Blakely once again led Denison, finishing tied for fifth individually with a two-round total of 146 (+2). Blakely carded a steady opening-round 72 before following up with a 74, totaling five birdies across the two days.

• Junior Jack Yurosek tied for 27th with a 154 (+10), highlighted by a 73 in round one. Yurosek opened with three birdies on the front nine and finished the round with an birdie on the par-5 18th.

• Senior Andrew Gallagher recorded rounds of 78 and 77 to finish at 155 (+11), tying for 30th. Gallagher was particularly strong around the greens, saving par numerous times during his opening round.

• Sophomore John Yavari matched Gallagher with a 155 (+11) total, putting together two consistent rounds. Yavari tallied five birdies over the 36 holes and finished the opening round with an eagle on the par-5 18th.

• Junior Drew Brasky rounded out the team scoring with a 159 (+15), including a bounce-back 78 in round two where he played the back nine at just three-over par.

• Freshman Marcus Ying (competing as an individual) posted rounds of 84 and 80 for a 164 (+20), highlighted by a stretch of four straight pars in his first round.

• Freshman Joseph Brasky (also an individual) recorded scores of 86 and 82 for a 168 (+24), showing steady improvement between rounds.

Up Next:
Denison will return to action at the 2025 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Golf Championships, held May 2–4 at Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus, Indiana. The three-day event will determine the conference champion and the automatic qualifier for the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship.