CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla. (May 1, 2011) – After a solid second round, Saint Francis University took a step backwards during Sunday's final round of the 2011 Men's Golf Championship to finish in fifth place. The Red Flash carded a three-day team score of 917 (306-295-316).

Sacred Heart claimed the title by shooting a collective 888 (295-287-306). Robert Morris (910), Mount St. Mary's (914) and Central Connecticut State (915) took second through fourth in what was a tight race for the runner-up spot.

“Today was a very disappointing day for us,” said Flash head coach Nick Wheeler. “After playing great yesterday I was expecting another good round but we couldn't make it happen. I thought we could have moved up into second spot.”

On an individual level, seniors Michael Magalski (Spring Grove, Pa./Spring Grove) and Joey Amelia (Chatham, Ontario/Chatham Kent Secondary) led the way for Saint Francis. Magalski finished five strokes back of medalist C.G. Mercatoris of RMU with a fourth-place score of 220 (73-70-77). Amelia carded a 232 (75-77-80) to tie for 18th place, overall.

Magalski's performance also landed him on the NEC All-Conference team.

Junior Jeremy Foran (London, Ontario/Fanshawe College) also staked claim to the 18th spot by firing a 78 to go along with a first and second round scores of 75 and 78, respectively.

Ryan Coccagna (Chambersburg, Pa./Chambersburg Area) tied for 35th place and Vincent Adams (Boisbriand, Quebec/John Abbot College) wound up in 43rd place to close out the Red Flash scores. Coccagna shot a 238 (82-73-83), while Adams carded a 244 (79-84-81).

“I need to thank my seniors Mike and Joey for all their hard work during their time at Saint Francis and I wish them the best with their future endeavors,” said Wheeler before taking a brief look ahead.

“With this year being over, we'll look forward to next fall. We have a talented incoming class and I look forward to announcing those additions in the coming weeks.”


5   Saint Francis 306 295 316 917
T4  M. Magalski    73  70  77 220
T18 J. Foran       79  75  78 232
T18 J. Amelia      75  77  80 232
T35 R. Coccagna    82  73  83 238
T43 V. Adams       79  84  81 244