Tampa Swings to 10th-Place Finish at SLU Invite

DADE CITY, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's golf team competed to a 10th-place finish at the Saint Leo Invitational.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 10th, 900 strokes, +36 (304-295-305)
Team Champion: Nova Southeastern, 845 strokes (-19)
Location: Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club | Dade City, Fla.
Host: Saint Leo University
Total Rounds: 3
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SPARTAN LINEUP:

• Jacques Celestino | 13th overall, 216 (E)
• Nate Kosarich | 35th overall, 225 (+9)
• Spencer Olson | 47th overall, 231 (+15)
• Robert Montagnino | 51st overall, 232 (+16)
• Alex Hellewell | 63rd overall, 238 (+22)

OTHER NOTABLES:

• Celestino and led all Spartans for the fifth time this season.
• The top round was also achieved by a consistent Celestino as he clubbed a 72 in each of the three rounds.
• Nick DiMarco was entered as an individual and finished 47th with a 231. His second-round 72 also tied Celestino for team honors.
• Hellewell also carded a 72 in the second round.
• Other individuals for head coach Rick Christie were Patrick Montagnino (232) and Noah Lee (237).
• Team champion Nova Southeastern was led by medalist Juan Jose Guerra, who shot a 201 (-15).
• A total of 12 teams competed.
• Joining UT, team champion Nova Southeastern and host Saint Leo (3rd) from the Sunshine State Conference were Eckerd (11th) and Palm Beach Atlantic (12th).

UP NEXT:
Tampa goes up against some NCAA Division I competition on March 12-13 at the Manhattan Invitational. The three-round tournament will be played at Fox Club Golf Course in Palm Bay, Fla.

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