Tampa Returns to Action at Saint Leo Invite

February 23, 2021

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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