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Sunday, March 17
Statesboro, Ga.
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Schenkel Invitational
Blue Raiders take third at Schenkel Invitational
3/17/2024 3:17:00 PM | Men's Golf
STATESBORO, Ga. — Middle Tennessee men's golf took third place at the Schenkel Invitational for the second year in a row. The Blue Raiders combined for a team score of 843 (-21) as four players finished the event under par.
Michael Barnard and Owen Stamper tied for 11th individually at 210 (-6). Stamper shot a 70 (-2) in Sunday's third round, leading the team with six birdies. Barnard carded a 72 (E), making par on 14 holes.
Markus Varjun tied for 21st at 212 (-4). His score of 70 (-2) in the third round matched his lowest of the tournament.
Kevin Jegers slipped to a tie for 30th at 214 (-2) after a round of 76 (+4) Sunday.
Luke Perkins rounded out the Blue Raider lineup in a tie for 62nd with a score of 221 (+5).
By the Numbers
14 – Stamper led the Blue Raiders with 14 birdies in the tournament.
-5 – MTSU was 5-under on par 3 holes for the tournament, the best mark in the field.
3 – The Blue Raiders' three eagles were one shy of the most in the field.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"It was a great weekend for our program. Always great to be in the final group the last day. It was great to play the last two days with the defending national champions. We have a very good team. Great tournament for everyone, and we're excited to get back to action in a few weeks at Vandy."
Tournament Notes
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Michael Barnard and Owen Stamper tied for 11th individually at 210 (-6). Stamper shot a 70 (-2) in Sunday's third round, leading the team with six birdies. Barnard carded a 72 (E), making par on 14 holes.
Markus Varjun tied for 21st at 212 (-4). His score of 70 (-2) in the third round matched his lowest of the tournament.
Kevin Jegers slipped to a tie for 30th at 214 (-2) after a round of 76 (+4) Sunday.
Luke Perkins rounded out the Blue Raider lineup in a tie for 62nd with a score of 221 (+5).
By the Numbers
14 – Stamper led the Blue Raiders with 14 birdies in the tournament.
-5 – MTSU was 5-under on par 3 holes for the tournament, the best mark in the field.
3 – The Blue Raiders' three eagles were one shy of the most in the field.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"It was a great weekend for our program. Always great to be in the final group the last day. It was great to play the last two days with the defending national champions. We have a very good team. Great tournament for everyone, and we're excited to get back to action in a few weeks at Vandy."
Tournament Notes
- No. 17 Florida, the defending national champion, won the tournament at 837 (-27).
- South Carolina's Nathan Franks was the individual champion at 203 (-13).
- The Blue Raiders are back on the course April 5-7 at Vanderbilt's Mason Rudolph Championship.
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Follow Middle Tennessee Men's Golf on social media on Facebook /MTMGolf Twitter (@MT_MGolf) and Instagram (@mt_mgolf).
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