Cincinnati State golf team wins Vincennes University Trailblazer Fall Classic

By Nick Novy/Cincinnati State Sports Information

Montgomery, IN---Entering the final 18 holes of the Vincennes Trailblazer Fall Classic with the overnight lead, the Cincinnati State golf team shot a final round 306 to win the tournament with a combined 2-day score of 604.

Playing at Country Oaks Golf Club in Montgomery, IN, the Surge were led by freshman Taylor Suggs, who finished in 3rd place in individual play with a score of 148 (+4) for the tournament. Sophomore Matt "Chappy" Nickoson finished in a tie for fourth with a 150 (+6).

Austin Kyle and Evan Bryan each shot 154 (+10) to round out the Surge scoring. "Winning this tournament is big. It was a field filled with great teams including NCAA 4 year programs as well as the defending NJCAA national champions in Vincennes," Head Coach Scott Webb said. "Our guys played well in a highly competitive fall tournament."

Kaskaskia's College Paul Lawrence finished in 1st place shooting 141 (-3), leading his team to a second place finish with a team score of 610.

Complete results from VU Fall Classic
1 Cincinnati State - 604 strokes
2 Kaskaskia College - 610 strokes
T-3 Vincennes - 620 strokes
T-3 Vincennes - 620 strokes
5 Miami Hamilton - 623 strokes
6 Oakland City - 663 strokes
7 Danville - 665 strokes
8 Lincoln Trail - 672 strokes

Sunday's victory was Cincinnati State's second win of the fall season.

For more information, please visit - http://www.cincinnatistate.edu/on-campus/athletics/golf   

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