Golf Finishes as Runner-Up at Mitchell Invite II

GROTON, Conn. -- The Mitchell College men's golf team finish as runner-up to Dean College at the Mitchell Invite II on Thursday afternoon at Shennecossett Golf Course.

The Bulldogs recorded a team score of 331, besting the Mariners (343) by 12 shots. Eastern Nazarene College (363) and Emmanuel College (393) rounded out the field.

ENC's Michael Dietz took home individual medalist honors with the low round of 75, one of three golfers on the day to break 80. Dietz was three shots clear of runner-up Nick Knisel of Mitchell who shot 78, and Dean's Mike McAuliffe carded a team-best round of 79. Knisel led all golfers with five birdies on his scorecard.

Mitchell's next three golfers also finished among the top 10. Michael Izzo and Michael McCarthy shot rounds of 87 and 88, respectively, while Christopher Ronzello came in at 90. Jakob Margetta posted a season-low round of 101 to finish 15th.

Mitchell will next host the Mitchell Invite III on Tuesday, October 1 at Shennecossett Golf Course.