BLUE SPRINGS, MO- The USF Men's Golf team finished the NSIC Championship yesterday in 5^th place.
 
The Coo hung around in 5^th for the majority of the tournament and ultimately held the spot over their surging rivals who finished just 1 stroke behind them. Mason Weeks continued to lead the Cougars, as he had done for a large part of the year, ultimately finishing tied for 9^th. As a team the Cougars shot 45-over par at 909 (306-301-302). USF was 11 strokes from a 3-way tie in 3^rd and held onto their lead over 6^th place Augustana by 1 stroke.
 
Individual performances:
 
Mason Weeks spearheaded the Cougars effort with a 5-over 221 (74-73-74) that landed him in a 3-way tie for 9^th place. Throughout the tournament he sank 39 par shots, made 5 birdies and even collected an eagle in round 2.
Devon Verhasselt played the best tournament of his USF career as he exited the course in 16^th place. His outing included a total 9-over score of 225 (79-75-71) consisting of 8 birdies and 29 pars.
Jack Kray finished tied for 26^th at 15-over par with a total 231 (74-76-81). He made 39 shots for par and also sank a birdie.
Gavin Metz ended tied for 29^th. His 16-over 232 (79-77-76) included 27 pars and 8 birdies.
Jimmy Clark closed out the season with a 39^th place finish on 26-over par shooting. His 242 (81-78-83) consisted of 3 birdies & 28 pars.
 
This concludes the USF Men's Golf season!