MELBOURNE, Fla. -
Tim Scholl posted his fifth top-25 finish of the season, tying for 25th at the Panther Invitational on the Sunday through Tuesday event at the Duran Golf Club.
Eckerd improved in each round, posting scores of 327-320-313 for a three-round total of 960 and a 14th place finish.
Scholl opened with a 76 on Sunday but trimmed two strokes on Monday for his best round, a 2-over 74. His 74 was highlighted by four birdies on his back nine. He capped the event by firing a 75.
Scholl has posted a top-25 finish at the Panther Invitational for the past three seasons.
Michael Bechard was the team's next lowest finisher, placing 61st. Bechard opened with an 80 on Sunday, followed by an 81 on Monday. He saved his best round for the finale with a 76, highlighted by three birdies.
Ryan Hackenson opened with an 85 on Sunday and fired consistent 82's over the next two rounds.
Nick Zizzo opened with an 87-86 but improved to card an 80 on Tuesday's final round.
Shane Darby made his collegiate debut, posting rounds of 86-83-87.
AJ Ewart of Barry claimed the individual title with an 8-under 208. Barry also collected the team title by 19 strokes over Eastern Florida State.
Eckerd returns to play in a month for its final tune-up before the conference championships at the Battle at the Shores in Miami on April 4-5.
RESULTS
1- Barry, 2- Eastern Florida State, 3- Keiser, 4- South Carolina Beaufort, 5- Nova Southeastern, 6- Lynn, 7- Florida Tech, 8- Palm Beach Atlantic, 9- Barry (B), 10- Keiser (B), 11- Embry-Riddle, 12 - Southern Indiana, 13- Eatern Florida State (B), 14- ECKERD, 15- Palm Beach Atlantic
