UIS Men's Golf Wins Flyers Spring Invitational

Julien Babineau's strong play as the No. 5 golfer clinched the team victory for Illinois Springfield.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:43am

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The Illinois Springfield men's golf team battled through challenging weather conditions to win the Flyers Spring Invitational tournament. UIS was tied for first place after 27 holes, and their No. 5 golfer, Julien Babineau, delivered a strong performance that gave the team the edge over Rockhurst and secured the first-place finish. This victory marks the second tournament win in a row for UIS, who defeated several conference and regional rivals.

Why it matters

This tournament win is significant for the UIS men's golf team, as they were able to defeat several strong opponents from their conference and region, including Rockhurst, Lewis, and Davenport. The team's ability to perform well under difficult weather conditions and rely on their depth to clinch the victory demonstrates their strength and competitiveness.

The details

After 27 holes on Monday, UIS was tied for first place with Rockhurst at +15. The tournament tiebreaker came down to each team's No. 5 golfer, and Julien Babineau stepped up for UIS, posting a 78 in round one and a 36 over the front nine of round two (+6), which gave UIS the edge over Rockhurst's fifth golfer and secured the team's first-place finish.

  • The tournament was originally scheduled for 36 holes over two days, but heavy rain on Tuesday morning forced a weather-shortened finish.
  • Monday's 27 holes were completed by most teams, but a few teams finished their remaining holes on Tuesday to complete the round.

The players

Jake Baldin

The top UIS golfer, who took second place individually behind a golfer from Rockhurst.

Sacha Lamraski

A UIS golfer who shot 76 and 34 (+4) over the first 27 holes.

Daniel Edwards

A UIS golfer who carded 77 and 34 (+5) over the first 27 holes.

Vilgot Arleback

A UIS golfer who finished with 78 and 34 (+8) over the first 27 holes.

Julien Babineau

The UIS No. 5 golfer whose strong performance in the tiebreaker clinched the team victory.

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What’s next

The next event on the calendar for the men's team is the Ken Partridge Invitational, hosted by Indianapolis at Purgatory Golf Club, scheduled for April 5-7.

The takeaway

This tournament victory demonstrates the strength and depth of the UIS men's golf team, as they were able to overcome challenging weather conditions and defeat several strong conference and regional rivals. The team's ability to rely on their No. 5 golfer to clinch the win shows their overall competitiveness and resilience.