PALM HARBOR, Fla. - The No. 2 University of North Georgia (UNG) men's golf team moved up four spots in the final round of the Copperhead Championship on Tuesday, carding an even-par 280 to finish seventh with a three-round team score of 17-over 857.
Florida Southern won the team title at 8-under 832, followed by Nova Southeastern at 835 and Lincoln Memorial at 843. Nova Southeastern's Elias Mardeni earned medalist honors in the 93-player field with a 5-under 205.
The Nighthawks posted their best round of the tournament Tuesday, led by
Ashton Eubanks, who carded a 2-under 68 to finish with a three-round score of 4-over 214.
Drew Sutherland shot a 1-under 69 in the final round to finish at 216, 6 over par.
Jack Rowe carded a 71 to close the tournament at 218, 8 over par.
Cole Packingham led North Georgia individually, finishing at 3-over 213 after shooting a 2-over 72 in the final round.
Colby Bennett carded a 78 on Tuesday to finish with a three-round score of 224.
The Nighthawks will conclude their fall season Oct. 26-27 at the Golfweek Fripp Island Collegiate in Fripp Island, South Carolina.
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