April 21, 2009

McGREGOR LEADS POST TO FOURTH CONSECUTIVE CACC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Middletown, DE (4/21/09) Post University won its fourth consecutive Central Atlantic Collegiate  Conference (CACC) Golf Championship with a dominating performance today at Frog Hollow Golf Club in Middletown, Del. After rain postponed Monday's opening round, both rounds of the tournament were played Tuesday. The Eagles opened the day with a first round total of 283 and finished with a 568. Sophomore David McGregor was the individual champion for the second consecutive season with a two-round total of 137 (68, 69). All five Eagles were named to the All-Conference team.

By virtue of winning the conference championship, Post has earned the CACC's automatic berth into the NCAA Division II Northeast Super Regional Tournament, which will be held at the Glade Springs Resort, Cobb Course, in Beckley, W.Va., on May 4-6.

CACC Golfer of the Week, Brian Kivlehan (Mahwah, NJ) was the top finisher for Dominican as he finished in 14th place with scores of 75 and 76 for a 151 total score.  Freshman James Reppert, Jr (Joppatowne, MD) finished in a three-way tie for 26th place with a total 157 score (78, 79).  Fellow freshman Bryan Romagnoli (Waldwick, NJ) finished in a two-way tie for 48th place with rounds of 94 and 97 for a total 191 score.

The CACC postseason awards were also released, and Post's Jamie Blake was named the conference Player of the Year. Rookie of the Year honors went to Goldey-Beacom freshman Tyler Harman, while Lightning head coach John Asbell was voted Coach of the Year by his peers. Felician College won the annual Team Sportsmanship Award.

All-CACC Team

1. David McGregor, Post - 68, 69 - 137

T2. Joe Lee, Nyack - 70, 71 - 141

T2. Justin Grossman, Goldey-Beacom - 72, 69- 141

4. Lee Wanklyn, Post - 71, 72 - 143

T5. Gavin Wilson, Post - 73, 71 - 144

T5. Jon Lussier, Post - 71, 73 - 144

T7. Vincent Nardo, Wilmington - 72, 75 - 147

T7. Dan Garcia, Caldwell - 74, 73 - 147

9. Tyler Harman, Goldey-Beacom - 77, 71 - 148

T10. Jamie Blake, Post - 75, 74 - 149

T10. Jonathan Radick, Holy Family - 74, 75 - 149

T10. Randy Kurzinski, Caldwell - 74, 75 - 149

T10. Matt Hall, Wilmington - 74, 75 - 149 

Team Results

 1. Post - 283, 285 - 568

 T2. Nyack - 300, 296 - 596

 T2. Goldey-Beacom - 302, 294 - 596

 4. Wilmington - 295, 302 - 597

 5. Caldwell - 309, 307 - 616

 6. Holy Family - 320, 317 - 637

 7. Philadelphia - 339, 322 - 661

 8. Felician - 336, 330 - 666

 9. USP - 354, 337 - 691

 10. Chestnut Hill - 371, 357 - 728

 Dominican - No team score