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HBCU Gameday
Howard University wins golf championship
By HBCU Gameday Newswire,
18 days ago
Courtesy: Howard University
Howard University men’s golf team captured its first Northeast Conference (NEC) title Sunday afternoon at the Callaway Gardens Resort (par-72, 6,981 yards) in Pine Mountain, Ga. After placing second a year ago, HU led start-to-finish in this year’s tourney with record-setting performances.
Collectively, Howard shot an impressive 5-under par (859) in 54 holes of action, including 10-over par (298) in the final round. Four Bison were named to the NEC All-Tournament Team after finishing in the top 10 individually.
Graduate Gregory Odom Jr. (Memphis, Tenn.) led the charge, tying for third overall (215, -1) in the player leaderboard. The Memphis native fired even-par (72) on Day Three with three birdies and an eagle on 15. Rookie Bear Huff (Riverside, Calif.) had his best three-round outing in his young Bison career, tying for fifth (216, E) overall.
Senior Marcus Smith Jr. (Rockford, Ill.) posted a 217 (+1) in three days of competition, including a 73 (+1) with three birdies on Sunday. The Illinois product tied for seventh in the individual standings. Graduate Everett Whiten Jr. (Chesapeake, Va.) rounded out the top 10, placing 10 th overall (218, +2).
LIU and Sacred Heart (SHU) tied for runner-up, shooting seven-over par (871) during the three rounds of play.
On Wednesday Howard University finds out its destination for the NCAA Regional Round (May 12-15). The 2024 NCAA DI men’s golf championship begins with a 2 p.m. ET selection show on Golf Channel on Wednesday, May 1. The championship concludes March 24-29 in Carlsbad, California.
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