Men's Golf Team Wins Rollins Invitational

The Nova Southeastern University men's golf team won the Rollins College Invitational by three strokes over St. Edward’s in play in Ocoee, Fla., on Oct. 27.

The Sharks (271-290-284-845) defeated St. Edward's (282-281-285-848) by three strokes and SSC rivals Barry (282-285-283-850) and Lynn (291-277-282-850) by five strokes. Host Rollins (283-283-290-856) rounded out the top five.

Sophomore Ben Vertz paced NSU with his third-place finish (65-73-68-206). Junior Jack Bartlett (also posted a top-five finish by coming in a tie for fourth place (67-72-69-208). Junior Bobby Bode finished in a tie for 13th (71-72-71-214) while senior Byron White placed 31st (68-73-78-219) and senior Peter Kolosvary came in 46th place (74-73-76-223).

"In the first round we made history by shooting a -17 under par 271," said NSU head coach Kevin Marsh. "That showed the potential this team has each time we play. We grew and improved as a team each of the four tournaments we played in this fall and each player contributed. … I am excited to get going with our offseason programs and make a run at a spot in the national championship in May."

The Rollins Invitational marked the final fall tournament for the Sharks.

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