Colgate's men's golf team secured another top-five finish at the Battle at Rum Pointe, placing fourth out of 16 teams. Ronav Benak's solid performance, tying for fourth individually with a score of 1-over-par, was pivotal for the team's success. Coach Kircher praised the team's resilience amid challenging conditions, reflecting a positive trajectory in their performance as they build confidence heading into the Patriot League championship.

By the Numbers
  • Ronav Benak finished with a score of 145 (1-over-par), tying for fourth place.
  • Colgate shot back-to-back rounds of 297, finishing with a total score of 594 (18-over-par).
State of Play
  • Colgate's strong showing marked their second straight top-five finish.
  • They were just four strokes behind Dartmouth, with Iona winning with a score of 578 (2-over-par).
What's Next

The Raiders will compete in the Villanova Spring Invite as their final tournament before the Patriot League championship, scheduled for April 6-7 in Galloway Township, N.J.

Bottom Line

Colgate's continued success and strong performances from key players indicate a promising outlook as they prepare for crucial upcoming competitions, especially the Patriot League championship.