Middle Tennessee State University Athletics said the Blue Raiders men’s golf team finished fifth at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate in Jonesborough, Tennessee, on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after moving up four places on the final day of competition.
The athletics department said senior Clay Pendergrass led MTSU, finishing tied for 16th at seven-under par for the tournament after shooting a six-under 66 in the final round. The 66 was the lowest round of his collegiate career, according to the announcement.
Connor Henry shot a four-under 68 in the final round and finished tied for 33rd at three-under par, the department said. Ollie Baker also carded a 68, finishing the tournament two-over par, according to MTSU Athletics. Stanley White finished tied for 36th at two-under par, while Maddox Crowder placed tied for 62nd at two-over, the announcement said.
Among the MTSU individual entrants, Jake Hopper shot a two-under 70 in the final round and finished two-under for the tournament, the department said. Cooper Solberg finished at 11-over par after a two-over final round, according to the announcement.
Head coach Mark McEntire praised the team’s final-round performance and said it would provide momentum heading into the offseason, MTSU Athletics reported.
