The Oakland men's golf team finished 13th at the ECU Intercollegiate after a challenging three-day tournament at Brook Valley Country Club, with a total score of 931 (+67). All teams played 18 holes each day, and the final round highlighted struggles, as 11 out of 15 teams scored their highest scores on that day. Junior Matteo Rocco led the team, finishing with a score of 230 (+14), while freshman Rakshit Dahiya closely followed at 232 (+16). Rocco and Dahiya excelled in par-three scoring, and both players contributed significantly on par-fives during the event. Oakland will next compete at the Don Benbow Butler Spring Invitational at the end of the month.

By the Numbers
  • Oakland scored 931 (+67) across three rounds (308, 301, 322).
  • Matteo Rocco tied for fourth-most pars in the tournament with 38.
State of Play
  • Rocco tied for 40th place, Dahiya placed 51st.
  • Junior Jack Zubkus and senior Ellis Kinnaird finished with scores of 237 (+21) and 238 (+22), respectively.
What's Next

Oakland will compete in the Don Benbow Butler Spring Invitational in Indianapolis on March 30-31, aiming to improve their performance and rankings.

Bottom Line

Although the team faced difficulties at the ECU Intercollegiate, Rocco's leadership and promising performances from Dahiya highlight the potential for future tournaments as they gear up for the next competition.