September 13, 2009

St. Joe's Places Ninth in Brunswick Invitational

BRUNSWICK, ME - The Saint Joseph's College Golf team carded a team score of 707 in the two-day Brunswick Invitational Tournament. Matt Cotreau '10 (Lunenberg, MA) shot an 84 both days to lead the Monks with a 168 in the event.

Husson University won the event with a 599 with four Eagles placing in the top ten, including medalist Kevin Byrne who carded a 146 (75-71) to earn top honors.

Saint Anslem (305-303; 608) finished second, Brandeis (324-297; 621) placed third, and tourney host Bowdoin College (317-313; 630) wrapped up the event in fourth place.

The Monks shaved 25 strokes off their opening day score, with four SJC golfers improving by at least 8 strokes on Sunday. Russ Camire (93-84; 177), Michael Patrick '11 (Wells, ME) (94-86; 180), TJ Garske '12 (Federal Way, WA) (95-87; 182) and Michael Lavoie '10 (Lewiston, ME) (99-88, 187) rounded out the scoring for Saint Joseph's.

St. Joe's will next play in the Maine-Farmington Invitational on Thursday at Sunday River Golf Club. Tee time is set for 10:00 AM.

SJC Scores:

Place Name Rd 1 Rd 2 Total
33 Matt Cotreau 84 84 168
45 Russ Camire 93 84 177
47 Michael Patrick 94 86 180
48 TJ Garske 95 87 182
49 Michael Lavoie 99 88 187