Alex Mercier Leads Way as Tampa Third at Matlock Classic

LAKELAND, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's golf team finished in third place at the Matlock Collegiate Classic, marking the start to the spring season.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 3rd, 900 strokes, +36 (293-294-313)
Team Champion: Nova Southeastern University, 895 strokes, +31
Host: Florida Southern College
Location: Lone Palm Golf Club | Lakeland, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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TAMPA LINEUP:

• Alex Mercier | 8th overall, 223 (+7)
• Lucas Cena | 21^st overall, 227 (+11)
• Henry Tschopp | 25th overall, 228 +12
• Ben Loudermilk | 26th overall, 229 (+13)
• Derek Sanderson | 43^rd overall, 243 (+18)

Other Notables:

• Mercier tied for sixth place at Matlock Collegiate Classics in Lakeland, marking his top finish of the season.
• Mercier's 223 total strokes were good for +7 over par and tied for 8th place.
• A total of 15 teams and 78 players competed.
• After tying for the first place with a total score of 217, Alvarez (Barry) defeated Parlby (FSC) in the playoff on the 18th.
• Cena finishes tied for 21st place after scoring a total of 227 strokes.
• Tschopp (228) and Loudermilk (229) finish 25th and 26th place.
• Tampa ranks 3rd place with a total score of 900 points and +36 par.
• Sanderson finishes 43^rd overall, 234 (+18) over par.
• Top of the table finishes Nova Southeastern, followed by Florida Southern College.

UP NEXT:
UT is back in action February 20-21 at the Saint Leo Invitational.