George Eubank, Alex Mercier Lead Way for Spartans in Season Opener
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's golf team opened its 2021-222 season at the annual Jay Jenison Cup, notching a 10th-place finish.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 10th, 869 strokes, +5 (291-290-288)
Team Champion: Barry University, 837 strokes, -27
Host: Flagler College
Location: Slammer & Squire Golf Course | St. Augustine, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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TAMPA LINEUP:
- Alex Mercier | 19th overall, 214 (-2)
- George Eubank Jr. | 19th overall, 214 (-2)
- Aadam Syed | 34th overall, 218 (+2)
- Bo Wardynski | 64th overall, 226 (+10)
- Joonas Turba | 71st overall, 231 (+15)
OTHER NOTABLES:
- Mercier and South Carolina-Aiken transfer Eubank led the Spartans in the opening contest of 2021-22.
- Both Mercier and Eubank finished the tournament with a team-best 68 in round three. Syed carded a 68 in round two.
- Nathan Piatt was registered as an individual, shooting a 220 (+4) to finish 42nd overall.
- A total of 15 teams competed.
- Barton's Bryson Boyette was the medalist with a 201 (-15).
- Joining the Spartans and team-champion Barry from the Sunshine State Conference were Lynn (6), Rollins (7), Florida Tech (11), Embry-Riddle (12) and Eckerd (13).
UP NEXT:
The Spartans will play at the Shark Invitational on October 4-5. Nova Southeastern University will host the tournament at Grande Oaks Golf Club in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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