Tampa Cards Eighth-Place Finish at SLU Invite

DADE CITY, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's golf team competed at the Saint Leo Invitational, finishing eighth overall.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 8th, 897 strokes (302-297-298)
Team Champion: Keiser University, 867 strokes
Location: Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club | Dade City, Fla.
Host: Saint Leo University
Total Rounds: 3
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SPARTAN LINEUP:

• Robert Montagnino | 18th overall, 219
• Hogan Bendert | 34th overall, 225
• Gray Barnes | 34th overall, 225
• Nate Kosarich | 49th overall, 232
• Jacques Celestino | 51st overall, 233

OTHER NOTABLES:

• Montagnino was the top golfer for UT for the first time this season.
• A third-round 69 by Montagnino marked the top round for all Spartans.
• UT entered four individuals, including Patrick Montagnino (233), Unai Beitia (233), Jake Muehlschlegel (240) and Spencer Olson (240).
• This was the collegiate debut for Muehlschlegel.
• A total of 12 teams competed.
• The individual champion was Nova Southeastern's Juan Jose Guerra with a 207.
• Joining UT from the Sunshine State Conference was Nova Southeastern (2), Saint Leo (7), Eckerd (10) and Palm Beach Atlantic (11).

UP NEXT:
Tampa returns to the links at the Panther Invitational, hosted by Florida Tech, on March 4-5 at Duran Golf Course in Viera, Fla.

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