The University of North Alabama men's golf team improved its standings by four spots on the final day of the Seminole Intercollegiate, finishing 16th overall. The tournament format was altered due to weather conditions, leading to two rounds playing on Sunday and one on Tuesday. Despite not breaking into the top five, the Lions managed to surpass teams like Ball State and Boston College, with Andrew Ferworn leading the crew in individual placements. Florida State emerged as the clear victors, finishing 19 strokes ahead of second place. Coach Austin Phillips expressed optimism about the team's resilience as they look to improve in future tournaments.

By the Numbers
  • Andrew Ferworn finished T19 with a score of +5 over three rounds.
  • Sebastian Bengtsson climbed 30 spots to finish T45 at +12.
State of Play
  • The team demonstrated significant improvements after a tough start on the first day of play.
  • Florida State was the only team to shoot under-par across all rounds, with an eight-under total score.
What's Next

North Alabama will compete in the Bridgestone Intercollegiate on March 23 in Napa, California, aiming to leverage their recent performance to secure better results.

Bottom Line

The Lions showed determination in their final round, overcoming early challenges, and are poised to build on this momentum in their upcoming tournament.