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Deardorff Ties For Ninth at Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate

Eastern Michigan University junior Patrick Deardorff recorded his first career top-10 finish Sunday, April 23, in star-studded field at the Fighting Illini Spring Collegiate hosted by the University of Illinois. The Clarkston, Mich., native closed with a three-under 68 to finish the event with a 218 (76-74-68). The two-day mark is tied for the second lowest 54-hole tally of his career, as he edged a pair of nationally ranked golfers en route to the strong showing.