Spartans Competitive at Saint Leo Invite

DADE CITY, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's golf team faced off with several Sunshine State Conference opponents with an eighth-place finish at the Saint Leo Invitational.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 8th, 904 strokes, +40 (297-298-309)
Team Champion: Saint Leo, 867 strokes, +3
Host: Saint Leo University
Location: Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club | Dade City, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:

• Robert Montagnino | 20th overall, 222 (+6)
• Hogan Bendert | 40th overall, 229 (+13)
• Nate Kosarich | 40th overall, 229 (+13)
• Pablo Wills | 40th overall, 229 (+13)
• Alex Hellewell | 47th overall, 231 (+15)

OTHER NOTABLES:

• R. Montagnino was the top Spartan individual for the fourth time of his senior season.
• The top round for the Spartans was a 73, which R. Montagnino shot in the first and second rounds. Freshman Wills also carded a 73 in Monday's second round.
• Head coach Gary Hilton registered four individuals, including Spencer Olson (227), Patrick Montagnino (236), Nick DiMarco (237) and Steve Cacchio (240).
• A total of 12 teams competed.
• Other SSC schools joining UT and host/champion Saint Leo were Nova Southeastern (3), Palm Beach Atlantic (7) and Eckerd (10).
• Nova Southeastern's Tomas Millet was the individual champion with a 208 (-8).

UP NEXT:
The Spartans are playing at the Panther Invitational, beginning Sunday, at Duran Golf Course in Viera, Fla. SSC opponent Florida Tech is hosting the three-day tournament.

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