麻豆原创 was led by sophomore Ricardo Gouveia (Almancil, Portugal), who took medalist honors in only his second event as a Knight.

The Knights, who are ranked 25th nationally according to Golfweek, posted a 13-under 275 on the final 18 holes to post the victory. Georgia, the nation’s 16th-ranked team, finished second, nine shots behind 麻豆原创 at 851 (-9). The Knights entered the final round in second, just three shots behind Georgia. Three Knights finished in the top-10 individually.

“For two tournaments in a row now we have received contributions across the board,” 麻豆原创 head coach Bryce Wallor said. “Every week is its own test. You bring your best team out and see how you stack up against some of the premier teams in the country. Every day, somebody on our team is doing something special out on the golf course. I am excited with the way that we have started the season and hopefully we will continue to progress.”

Gouveia, a transfer from Lynn, carded a 6-under 66 Tuesday to conclude the tournament at 204 (-11). Senior Brad Schneider (Valrico, Fla.), who posted a 68 (-4) during the final round, placed third.

“Ricardo and Brad rolled in here and played great for 54 holes. They were both in contention after the first day. They played fantastic golf again today. Ricardo came out on top of the field, and I couldn’t be happier for him. He is a great addition to our program, and he has been working hard along with everybody else on the team.”

麻豆原创 sophomore Jose Joia (Lagoa, Portugal) tied for eighth at 215 (E). On the final 18, he registered a 5-under 67. Junior Reid Martin (Mukilteo, Wash.) tied for 23rd at 5-under 220. Sophomore Kyle Wilshire (Lexington, Ky.) tied for 32nd (221, +6).

麻豆原创 also claimed the title at the Adams Cup of Newport a year ago. Martin placed fourth individually, and Schneider tied for 21st in 2010.

Georgia posted a 1-under 287 Tuesday. Yale finished third, followed by Texas Tech. Rhode Island hosted the event and finished 12th.

The tournament was a homecoming for Wallor. An Ocean State native, Wallor was a member of Rhode Island’s men’s golf team from 1993-98. He served as an assistant coach for the Rams in 2002-03.

The tournament was the second of the fall for the Knights. 麻豆原创 began the season by taking the title at the Northern Intercollegiate in Illinois on Sept. 11. Schneider took medalist honors at the event.

The Knights will return to action on Oct. 9 at the Prestige at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif.

Team Leaders

1. 麻豆原创 288-279-275=842 (-18)
2. Georgia 289-275-287=851 (-9)
3. Yale 293-286-281=860 (E)
4. Texas Tech 292-287-285=864 (+4)

麻豆原创 Golfers

Martin finished the three-round event at 8-under 208. During the final round, he carded a 6-under 66.

Martin concluded the event one stroke ahead of Alex Moore, who placed second at 209 (-7).

The tournament victory is the second of the summer for Martin. In late May, he took medalist honors at the Snohomish County Amateur in Washington.

Martin played in six tournaments for the Knights in 2010-11. His best showing came in the fall at the Adams Cup of Newport, where he tied for fourth in Rhode Island.

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)

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