March 13, 2007 - 11th at Lonnie Barton Invitational

March 13, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Men’s College Golf
Rider 11th of 12 at Lonnie Barton

BLUFFTON, SC-The Broncs competed at the third annual Lonnie Barton Memorial tournament Monday and Tuesday. Rider shot a 325 on Tuesday for a two-day total of 662 after a 337 on Monday to place 11th.

Sophomore Eric LeFante (Colts Neck) shot a team-best 148 (76/72) to tie for fourth overall among the 60 golfers. “I felt pretty good today,” said LeFante. “I was able to keep my mistakes to a minimum. I still feel I could have done better. I left a few out there today, but overall I was pleased. There were many positives to take away from this.”

Freshman Kevin Krecicki (Hamilton/Nottingham) played as an individual and shot a 162 (80/82), but his score did not count in the Rider team score.

Freshman Bradley Yocum (Brodheadville, Pa./Pleasant Valley) had a 169 (83/86) to place 46th overall.

Senior Matt Ringen (Pompton Plains, N.J./Pequannock) shot a 172 (88/84)

Senior Jeff Palmer (Bensalem, PA) shot a 173 (90/83).

Rider junior Tyler Brewington (Orangeville, PA/Benton), Rider’s top golfer in the fall, was forced to withdraw due to a sprained ankle suffered last week.

The Broncs take to the links again March 31 at the Lacrosse Homes Collegiate Invitational, held at the Prospect Bay CC in Grasonville, Md.

Team scoring: Indiana of PA 605, Missouri Southern 611, Long Island U 613, Ohio Valley U 622, Fairfield 627, Bryant 629, California U. of PA 632, West Chester 633, West Liberty State 644, Assumption 661, Rider 662, Manhattan 705

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