WARREN, Ohio – The sixth-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Men’s Golf team (+10) advanced to the match play rounds of the 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship tournament, placing sixth overall. The Sharks combined to record 17 birdies and shot +5 for the third round of stroke play.
Individual Winner – Andrew Riley, Palm Beach Atlantic (-12)
Team Winner – No. 9 Oklahoma Christian (-10)
Course – Avalon Lakes Golf Course | 7287 Yards | Par 72
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Joseba Torres (E) ended his stroke play rounds by shooting +2 on Wednesday. Serra ended his three rounds in a tie for 14th place and recorded three birdies in the final round.
Michael Hay had another solid day on the course, finishing the third round at an even-par. Hay was bogey-free after nine holes and tallied three birdies on the afternoon.
Daniel Celestino (+4) recorded a pair of birdies on both the front and back-nines, finishing stroke play at +4.
Will O’Neill and Joseba Torres tallied seven birdies in the final round.
Head Coach Joey Marino – “I’m proud of the effort our boys have shown. They gave us an opportunity to advance to the match play portion of the national championship. We’re excited to see what we can do.”
No. 6 Nova Southeastern will take on No. 4 Lee in the quarterfinal round of match play on Thursday, May 25.
