Sept. 27, 2005

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. -

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Marquette edged 25th ranked Louisville by a single stroke on the third hole of a playoff to capture the team title in the fourth annual Cardinal Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon.

The Golden Eagles rode a final round 68 from Mike Van Sickle in trimming the two-shot lead the Cards held over Marquette after two rounds of play.

The two teams finished regulation play even with a seven-under 857 through 54 holes.

They adjourned to the 18th hole and played the even the first two times, before Marquette picked up a single stroke on the Cardinals the third time through to clinch the tiebreaker.

Austin Peay's Chris Barron won the individual portion of the event, shooting no higher than a 69 in any of the three rounds. He shot 11-under, 205. Van Sickle was the closest MU finisher in fifth. He shot a five-under, 211, to pace the Golden Eagles.

Senior Nathan Colson finished the tournament in ninth place, shooting 213. Senior Joe Weber was in 21st, finishing with a 218. Sophomore Ted Gray concluded the tournament in 21st place at 218. Senior Steve Sass rounded out the MU finishers at 229.

Marquette continues its season with the Xavier Intercollegiate on October 10-11.