PENN YAN, NY – The SUNYIT men's golf team shot a 338 and finished in second place out of six teams at the Keuka College Spring Invitational, which was held at the par-72 Lakeside Country Club in Penn Yan, NY on Thursday.
Sophomore Chris Pace (Cortland, NY/Cortland) led the way, carding an 81 to finish in third place individually. Senior James Willey (Middleville, NY/Mohawk Valley CC) finished 10th individually with a score of 84, classmate Rich Hickel (New Hartford, NY/Mohawk Valley CC) finished tied for 12th with an 86 and sophomore Jeremy Gillen (Lowville, NY/Lowville) came in 15th with an 87. Senior Adam O'Brien (Skaneateles, NY/Cayuga County CC) shot a 93 and finished tied for 22nd place to round out the Wildcats.
Oswego State won the event with a score of 327 and was led by individual medalist Nick Sterling, who shot a five-over-par 77.
The Wildcats will be back in action this Tuesday and Wednesday when they travel to Penn State Harrisburg for the two-day NEAC Spring Championships, which will be held at the Dauphins Highlands Golf Course. A 10:00 am tee time is scheduled for both days.