Pitt-Johnstown finished eighth out of 15 teams at the Bedford Springs Invitational, shooting a total of 29-over par 605 across 36 holes. They trailed Glenville State by a single stroke after the first round but watched as Glenville secured the title with a 15-over 591, thanks to a strong second round. Hector Arriaga (Glenville State) and Adam Gill (West Liberty) shared the individual medalist honor at 2-under 142. The Mountain Cats also saw notable performances from their B team, with Griffin Hansberry, Mark Yan, and Eli Ropietski tying for 32nd place at 7-over 151. Next, Pitt-Johnstown will compete at the NCAA Atlantic/East Regionals on May 7-9.

By the Numbers
  • Pitt-Johnstown shot 29-over par 605 over 36 holes.
  • Glenville State won with a team score of 15-over 591, one stroke ahead of runners-up West Liberty and West Chester.
Yes, But

Despite their eighth-place finish, the performance highlighted the competitive landscape, with several teams closely contesting the title, suggesting that any future matches could yield different results.

State of Play
  • The Mountain Cats' B team finished in 15th place, demonstrating a depth in their roster.
  • Griffin Hansberry, Mark Yan, and Eli Ropietski were the top performers for Pitt-Johnstown's main team.
What's Next

Pitt-Johnstown will aim for a redeeming performance at the NCAA Atlantic/East Regionals, where they look to capitalize on their lessons learned from this tournament.

Bottom Line

As Pitt-Johnstown heads into the NCAA Regionals, focusing on team strategy and individual skills could be key to improving placement and achieving a strong postseason performance.