Nova Southeastern University men’s golf team won the Citrus Intercollegiate team championship Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Champions Gate Golf Club’s International Course in Orlando. The Sharks finished the three-round tournament with a total of 875. Nova Southeastern University closed with a 285 in the final round, its best score of the tournament.
Elias Mardeni leads Sharks individually
Elias Mardeni led Nova Southeastern University by tying for second individually at even par. He finished with a three-round total of 216 after opening with a two-under-par 70. Mardeni then carded a four-under-par 68 in the final round.
Andrew Westmoreland of Union won the individual title at one under par with a score of 215. Mardeni’s final-round performance placed him one stroke behind Westmoreland in the individual standings. His finish also helped Nova Southeastern University secure the team championship.
Two more Sharks finish in top seven
Ivan Ponsdomenech finished sixth at three over par with a three-round total of 219. He recorded rounds of 73, 71 and 75. Ponsdomenech’s top-six finish contributed to Nova Southeastern University’s team victory.
Bruno Marques tied for seventh at four over par with a three-round total of 220. Marques opened with rounds of 77 and 73 before closing with a two-under-par 70. His final-round score helped the Sharks post their best team round of the tournament.
The Citrus Intercollegiate concluded the fall portion of Nova Southeastern University’s schedule. The Sharks will compete again during the spring season. No specific spring schedule details were provided.
FSB Take
Nova Southeastern University men’s golf finished its fall schedule with the Citrus Intercollegiate team championship. Mardeni’s tie for second, along with top-seven finishes from Ponsdomenech and Marques, highlighted the Sharks’ performance in Orlando. The 285 final round gave Nova Southeastern University its best round of the tournament and completed the championship result.
Source: Original report