The Canisius men's golf team finished tied for 11th at the Carpetbagger Classic held at Worthington Manor Golf Club, concluding the tournament with a team score of 296. Junior Mikey Takacs led the team with a two-under par score of 70, notching four birdies during the final round. Freshman Cole Thompson finished tied for 46th after carding a five-over par 77, while junior Alex Schickling, competing as an individual, placed tied for 67th with a score of 155. The team moved up three spots on the leaderboard, matching their score with MAAC rival Rider, who shot 303. The tournament was won by Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers with a four-over par combined score of 580.

By the Numbers
  • Canisius team score: 296 (eight-over par)
  • Mikey Takacs round score: 70 (two-under par)
  • Freshman Cole Thompson's total: 151 (36-hole score)
  • Mount St. Mary's winning score: 580 (four-over par)
Yes, But

Despite the improvement in their standings, Canisius remains behind stronger competitors, finishing tied for 11th in a challenging field. The disparity in scores illustrates the competitive gap that the team needs to bridge to contend for top honors in future tournaments.

State of Play
  • Canisius moved up three positions on the leaderboard during the final round.
  • They shot a combined score of 613, placing them in a stable rivalry with Rider.
What's Next

Canisius is scheduled to compete next in the Albarta Coca-Cola Invitational on April 12-13 at Northampton Country Club, where they will look to improve their performance and standings.

Bottom Line

The Golden Griffins demonstrated resilience by moving up the leaderboard, but to be competitive, they must continue refining their skills and addressing gaps against top programs.