SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. – The Towson University men's golf team wrapped up the 2024 spring season opener at the Ross Collegiate Classic in 13^th with a final score of 895 (+31) after rounds of 305-290-300.

Loyola Maryland remained in first place throughout all three rounds, claiming the tournament title at the conclusion of the event. The Greyhounds had rounds of 289-276-289 for a final score of 854 (-10), narrowly outscoring Miami University (OH) by one stroke. The RedHawks placed second after finishing with a 855 (-9). Three of their players placed in the top five individually including Brett Podobinski, who was the event champion with a 209 (-7) after shooting 69-74-66. Old Dominion rounded out the podium as the only other team to finish under par, scoring a 861 (-3).

The average score for the final round of the tournament was 74.61, the lowest average out of all three rounds.

Joshua Galindo wrapped up his first collegiate tournament in the top 25, matching his first-round score of 74 for the final 18 to finish tied for 24^th. He notched two birdies on holes No. 5 and 6, recording nine total across 54 holes. The freshman remained on the leaderboard for lowest par 4 average, ranking third with an even par 4.00 average.

Brad Riley and Sky Aung tied for 55^th after shooting 77 and 75 for their final rounds, respectively. Both Tigers were 1-under par after their front nine. Aung birdied hole No. 4 and parred the remaining eight holes of his front nine while Riley recorded two birdies across the first nine holes.

Michael Matheson shot 74 for his final round, notching six birdies.

Jai Sheth and Poon Natsupawat carded 77 and 82, respectively. Sheth found most success on his final 18 holes, shaving five strokes off from his second-round score and tallying three birdies.

"Today was really disappointing," head coach Mike Larkin commented. "Scoring conditions were perfect and we didn't take advantage. We have to work harder and simply be better if we want to be competitive."

FINAL SCORES

• Towson: 305-290-300=895 (+31) / 13
• Joshua Galindo: 74-71-74=219 (+3) / T24
• Brad Riley: 71-77-77=225 (+9) / T55
• Sky Aung: 81-69-75=225 (+9) / T55
• Michael Matheson: 80-73-74=227 (+11) / T62
• Poon Nantsupawat: 79-75-81=235 (+19) / T81
• Jai Sheth: 80-82-77=239 (+23) / T90

UP NEXT
In two weeks, the Tigers head down to Virginia for the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate in Williamsburg on March 25 and 26.