Tampa Returns to Action at Saint Leo Invite

DADE CITY, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's golf team returned to action for the first time in nearly a year, finishing 11th at the Saint Leo Invitational.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 11th, 866 strokes, +2 (284-295-287)
Team Champion: Lynn, 833 strokes, -31
Host: Saint Leo University
Location: Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club | Dade City, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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TAMPA LINEUP:

• Alex Mercier | 26th overall, 215
• Trey Fessler | 38th overall, 217
• Aadam Syed | 43rd overall, 219
• Bo Wardynski | 50th overall, 220
• Hogan Bendert | 75th overall, 226

OTHER NOTABLES:

• Mercier, a freshman from Montreal, Quebec, led all Spartans in his UT debut.
• Sophomore Syed carded the top round of the tournament for the Spartans with a first-round 69.
• Four of UT's five players in the lineup are newcomers, including three freshmen.
• Head coach Gary Hilton also registered four individuals.
• A total of 18 teams competed.
• Other SSC schools joining UT, host Saint Leo (2) and team champion Lynn included Barry (5), Nova Southeastern (7), Florida Southern (10), Palm Beach Atlantic (14) and Eckerd (17).
• Lynn's Agustin Errazuriz was the medalist with a 201, winning by four strokes.

UP NEXT:
The Spartans are back in action on March 8-9 at the Matlock Collegiate Classic in Lakeland, Fla.

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