NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (WCIA) — A late charge from Illinois came just shy of a conference title as the team finishes second for the third year in a row at the Big Ten Championships.
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Illinois entered the day in third at +5, fifteen shots behind UCLA in first. After a full day of work, Max Herendeen birdied 15 to cut it to three shots, then Trey Marrion ended his day with a birdie on 18 to boost Illinois to a tie for first.
The Bruins pulled away late for a four-shot victory, handing Illinois its third-straight silver finish. Max Herendeen and Ryan Voois tied for third place in the individual standings, both shooting -3.
Illinois now awaits an NCAA Regional assignment. Last season, the Illini hosted a regional and tied to win and advance to the national finals, where they fell in the third round.
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