FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 23, 2007

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE MEN’S GOLF
PLACES 37^th AT NEIGA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Brewster, MA – The Rhode Island College men’s golf team took part in the annual New England Intercollegiate Golf Association (N.E.I.G.A.) Championships on Oct. 21-23 at The Captains Golf Course. The Anchormen placed 37^th (43 teams) with a score of 685. The University of Rhode Island won the title with a score of 600.

RIC freshman Derek Jensen (Cumberland, RI) was the Anchormen’s top finisher, tying for 128^th overall (211 golfers) with a two-round total of 167. Sophomore Barrett Kern (Pawtucket, RI) tied for 162^nd at 173. Sophomore Tim Davis (Rochester, NY) tied for 167^th at 174. Freshman Kevin Smith (West Hartford, CT) tied for 182^nd with a score of 177, while junior R.J. Tassoni (Greenville, RI) tied for 192^nd at 180.

Kern posted the best first round score with a 77, while Jensen logged the best second-round score with an 82.

In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will take part in the Little East Conference/Great Northeast Athletic Conference Alliance Championships held at North Kingstown Country Club on Oct. 26-27.

 Freshman Derek Jensen

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