Piersall, Bryant take first in match with Brown and Holy Cross

SEEKONK, Mass. – Sophomore Nick Piersall (Portland, Conn.) earned individual medalist honors with an even-par 71 and the Bulldogs earned five of the top eight spots in the Bryant University golf team's match against Brown and Holy Cross Monday afternoon at Ledgemont Country Club.

The Bulldogs led the way with a team score of 291, 12 strokes better than Holy Cross. Bryant saw four golfers card a 74 or better in the final event of the fall.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Course: Ledgemont Country Club (Seekonk, Mass.)
Par 71 (6,801 yards)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Piersall led the way with a 71, one stroke better than Holy Cross' Joe Egan.
• Freshmen Luke Carroll (West Hartford, Conn.) and Tyler Hahn (Avon, Conn.) each shot a 73, good for their spots in a four-way tie for third.
• Sophomore Doug Champagne (Bow, N.H.) placed seventh out of 18 golfers with a 74 on the day, while freshman Peter Bowie (Asheville, N.C.) recorded a 76.
• Junior Mario Wilson (Taunton, Mass.) posted a 79 on the afternoon.

TEAM LEADERBOARD
1. Bryant 291
2. Holy Cross 303
3. Brown 304 

INDIVIDUAL SCORES/STANDINGS
1. Nick Piersall 71
T3. Luke Carroll 73
T3. Tyler Hahn 73
7. Doug Champagne 74
8. Peter Bowie 76
15. Mario Wilson 79 

UP NEXT
Bryant will return to competition in March to begin the spring season. The spring schedule will be announced this winter.

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