Results
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Concord University men's golf team placed seventh at the Mountain East Conference Spring Classic that wrapped up Tuesday afternoon at Edgewood Country Club.
Concord totaled 627 as a team over the two-day, 36-hole event. CU shot 320 Monday afternoon before tallying 307 Tuesday.
Freshman
Zan Hill was the top finisher for the Mountain Lions, tying for 18
th, as he carded 151 for 36 holes. Hill fired a career-best 73 Monday followed by a 78 Tuesday. It was the first time for Hill shooting in the 70s.
Senior
Carson Proffitt tied for 40
th as he was seven shots back of Hill with a two-day total of 158. Proffitt had an 82 Monday before improving by six strokes with a 76 Tuesday. Sophomore
Indiana Eades was one stroke behind Proffitt after rounds of 81 and 78. Eades finished 43
rd.
Senior
Michael Growe Jr. shot a total of 160. Growe had an 85 Monday before improving by 10 strokes Tuesday with a 75, one off his season best. The 10-stroke difference allowed Growe to move from 55
th to 44
th on the final leaderboard.
Senior
Colin Wiley (80, 85) tied for 53
rd at 165. Sophomore
Peyton Watts tied for 55
th after consecutive rounds of 84 and a total of 168.
West Liberty's Alex Easthom was the individual medalist after shooting 138, -4. Davis & Elkins was the team champion as it bested Charleston by eight strokes, 574-582.
At the conclusion of the tournament, the MEC handed out its awards for the season. Easthom was the MEC Golfer of the Year. Charleston head coach Will Johnson claimed MEC Coach of the Year. Glenville State's Juan Monckeberg and West Virginia Wesleyan's Francisco Taboada shared MEC Freshman of the Year.
Concord concludes the season April 3-4 at West Liberty's Invite at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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