Fourth-Place Finish for Spartans at Panther Invite

VIERA, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's golf team played to a fourth-place showing at the three-day Panther Invitational

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 4th, 901 strokes (291-296-314)
Team Champion: Barry University, 859 strokes
Location: Duran Golf Club | Viera, Fla.
Host: Florida Tech
Total Rounds: 3
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SPARTAN LINEUP:

• Gray Barnes | 14th overall, 225 (+9)
• Jacques Celestino | 14th overall (+9)
• Nate Kosarich | 14th overall (+9)
• Robert Montagnino | 27th overall (+15)
• Hogan Bendert | 36th overall (+20)

OTHER NOTABLES:

• A trio of Spartans matched for team honors as Barnes, Celestino and Kosarich each carded a three-round score of 225.
• A second round 69 by Celestino was the best round for a UT golfer.
• UT entered three individuals, including Patrick Montagnino (230), Nick DiMarco (238) and Unai Beitia (240).
• A total of eight teams competed.
• The individual champion was Barry's Jorge Garcia with a 209.
• Joining UT, team champion Barry and host Florida Tech from the Sunshine State Conference was Florida Tech B (5th), Embry-Riddle (6th), Palm Beach Atlantic (7th) and Eckerd (8th).

UP NEXT:
Tampa meets up with another SSC opponent as it plays in the Battle at the Shores on April 8-9. Barry will host the event at Normandy Shores Country Club in North Miami, Fla.

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