Men's Golf Finishes Fifth in ECU Intercollegiate in North Carolina

Morehead, Ky. -- Morehead State freshman Seamus Bogan placed fifth in the individual competition as the MSU men's golf team placed fifth in a field of 16 teams at the ECU Intercollegiate in Greenville, N.C, that wrapped up Tuesday.

Bogan, playing as an individual in the tournament, began the final round tied for 11^th place after rounds of 74-72 (+2). Starting at hole 16, he went his first four holes at even par for the round, then beginning at the par-5, 509-yard second hole, the freshman Clover, S.C., ran off three straight birdies. He held on for a one-under par 71  and a 217 total (+1) over the 54 holes, and a share of fifth place, and a spot on the all-tournament team.

"Seamus played awesome today," said Morehead State head coach Matthew Martin. "He really played well the last two rounds. I expect he will be able to take a lot of confidence going forward with the way he played in this event."

Junior Logan McCormick led the Eagles in scoring for the team competition, firing rounds of 75-70-77 for a 222 total (+6), and a tie for 19^th.

Sophomore Remy Stalcup shot 73-76-77 for a 226 total (+10) and 30^th position.

Senior Nolan Piazza bounced back with an even-par 72 in the final round after shooting 78-79 the first two rounds. His 229 total (+13) placed in a tied for 36^th.

Gavin Augenstein posted an 81 after a pair of 75's over the first two rounds for a +15 total of 231.

Junior Logan Liles posted rounds of 73-80-81 for a 234 total (+18), T-61.

"The team once again showed flashes of strong golf," said Martin. "We will keep working to improve in each event we play."

Central Florida won the team competition with a three-round total of 872 strokes.

The Eagles will take a week off and return to play in the Memphis Invitational March 31-April 1 at the Colonial Country Club in Memphis, Tenn.