TUNICA, Miss. - The Christian Brothers University men's golf team opened its Spring season with a third place finish at the Tunica Cup, on Wednesday, at the Tunica National Golf and Tennis Club.
After starting the tournament in fifth place, with a first round total of 304, the Bucs then shot back-to-back team totals of 300 and to rally for a third place finish. CBU concluded the the tournament with a three-round total of 904 (+40). Missouri S&T claimed the team title with an even par (864).
Matt Nicel lead the Bucs as he finished in a tie for fourth place.
The field featured 10 teams, including Gulf South Conference foes Union and Delta State. The Bucs defeated DSU by one stroke.
RESULTS
TUNICA CUP
Tournament: TUNICA CUP (Union)
Location: Tunica, Miss. | Tunica National Golf and Tennis
Course Info: Par 72, 7,204 yards
CBU Finish | Score: 3rd 304 - 300 - 300 - 904 (+40)
Top Buc: Matt Nicel
- T Fourth - 73 - 74 - 70 (+1)
CBU SCORES
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The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Monday, March 6 when they host the CBU Buccaneer Invitational at Irene Golf Club.
