Junior Connor Arendell (Cape Coral, Fla.) was also named to the All-C-USA First Team. In addition to his freshman of the year award, Eason garnered spots on the all-conference second team, as well as the all-freshman squad.

The league’s 11 head coach voted for the awards. On April 26, the Knights used an impressive third-round performance to win the C-USA Championship title in Texarkana, Ark. 麻豆原创 finished at 862 (-2), two shots ahead of second-place Memphis.

Eason, who placed second individually at 6-under 210, has enjoyed an incredible freshman campaign. He has played in all 10 of the team’s events and has recorded seven top-10 finishes. In only his second collegiate event, Eason took medalist honors at the Adams Cup of Newport in Rhode Island in September. He leads the squad with a 72.3 stroke average and received C-USA Golfer of the Week honors four times.

Arendell has also appeared in all 10 tournaments in 2010-11 and has posted four top-10 finishes. He took the individual title at the first event of the year – the Wolf Run Intercollegiate in Indiana in September. Arendell tied for 13th at the league championship.

In his second campaign with the Knights, Wallor has led 麻豆原创 to another successful season. His squad has won three tournament titles and as a result of claiming the C-USA Championship crown, secured a spot in the NCAA Regionals. In addition to the C-USA Championship title, the Knights also finished first at the Adams Cup of Newport and the Rio Pinar Invitational in March in Orlando.

The Knights registered seven top-five finishes during the year. 麻豆原创 is currently ranked 32nd in the Golfstat NCAA Head-to-Head Rankings.

麻豆原创 shot a Rio Pinar Invitational record low 841 (-23) over the 54 holes of play giving the Knights the team title. The Black and Gold finished five strokes better than Liberty 846 (-18) and 20 strokes ahead of third place No. 21 NC State 861 (-3). The previous record was also set by 麻豆原创 when it recorded an 846 (-18) in the 2008 tournament. Daniel Mazziotta of Florida Gulf Coast won the individual medalist honor in a playoff over Robert Karlsson of Liberty after both finished with a 204 (-12).

“Our team is fantastic and we have a great group of kids. They are all extremely competitive and hard working. I’m very proud of them for playing well at home,” 麻豆原创 head coach Bryce Wallor said. “It is always difficult to come out and play well at home, but the guys came out with a solid performance and it’s a great win for 麻豆原创.”

Individually, four Knights finished inside the top seven led by Eason and Reid who shot a 72 and 71 in the final round, respectively, leaving them both with a 207 (-9). Junior Connor Arendell (Cape Coral, Fla.) was not far behind his Black and Gold teammates carding a 209 (-7) two shots back and placing him in fifth. Senior Nuno Henriques (Funchal, Portugal) played well throughout the three rounds finishing the tournament in a tie for seventh with a 212 (-4).

Freshman Kyle Wilshire (Georgetown, Ky.) recorded a 216 (Even) for the tournament leaving him in a tie for 18th place. Junior Brad Schneider (Valrico, Fla.) shot a final round 70 giving him a 221 (+5) for the tournament.

Competing as individuals, Martin and freshman Hojin Kang (Lake Mary, Fla.) played very well. Martin ended up tied with Eason and Kang finished his second and third rounds strong shooting 71 and 72 leaving him with a total score of 225 (+9).

The Knights get back to action at the BancorpSouth Intercollegiate in Madison, Miss. April 4-5.

RIO PINAR COUNTRY CLUB * ORLANDO, FLA.

FINAL RESULTS * PAR 72 * 7,001 YARDS

TOP TEAMS

1. 麻豆原创 275-282-284=841 (-23)
2. Liberty 283-287-276=846 (-18)
3. NC State 291-284-286=861 (-3)
4. Wichita State 292-289-291=872 (+8)
5. Florida Gulf Coast 287-290-296=873 (+9)

麻豆原创 SCORERS

The Knights posted a 293 (+9) during Sunday’s final round at the Wolf Run Golf Club to finish tied for second with Ball State at 878 (+26). Illinois won the team title at 7-over 859. The Fighting Illini are ranked 18th in Golfweek’s preseason poll.

Arendell shot under par during all three rounds of the tournament, including a 70 (-1) during the third round. He became the first Knight since April 2009 to win an event championship.

麻豆原创 junior Brad Schneider (Valrico, Fla.) also posted a top-10 finish. He tied for sixth at 217 (+4).

The Knights entered the final day of play in second, seven strokes behind leader Illinois. Fellow Conference USA program Tulsa placed fourth (880, +28), and Northwestern and tournament host Indiana tied for fifth at 882 (+30).

Three 麻豆原创 freshmen – Kyle Wilshire (Georgetown, Ky.), Greg Eason (Leicestershire, England) and Hojin Kang (Lake Mary, Fla.) – made their collegiate debuts at Wolf Run. Wilshire tied for 32nd at 12-over 225. Eason tied for 62nd (231, +18) and Kang tied for 66th (232, +19).

麻豆原创 also began the 2009-10 season at Wolf Run, placing sixth. Arendell tied for 42nd at the tournament.

He played well this past summer, posting impressive finishes at several events, including the U.S. Amateur Championship, where he advanced to the round of 32 in match play. Arendell finished Wolf Run four shots ahead of Ball State’s Eric Steger, who placed second.

The event was the first of four for the Knights this fall. The squad will return to action on Sept. 20 at the Adam’s Cup of Newport in Rhode Island.

Team Results

麻豆原创 Individuals