BOULDER CITY, Nev. – An outstanding season concluded for the Lee men's golf team in the semifinal round of the NCAA DII Men's National Championship that was played at the Boulder Creek Golf Club on Thursday. The Flames defeated Georgia Southwestern 4-1 in the quarterfinals of match play competition before falling to Florida Southern 4-1.
 
All Lee golfers shot under-par golf in the semifinal loss to Florida Southern. Bennett McNabb gave the Flames their only win of the match when he came from behind with an eagle on No. 13 and a birdie on No. 17 to finish with a 6-under 66. His opponent Tyler Mistretta double bogeyed the final hole and posted a 68.
 
George Cordall fired a 4-under 68 in his loss to Max Barile, who was two strokes better with a 6-under 66. Billy Boroughs finished with a 3-under 69 but fell to Donte Groppuso who tallied a 6-under 66. Drew Zielinski carded a 3-under 69. However, his opponent Colton Swartz, was sizzling hot and tallied the best score of the event, an 8-under 64. Tucker Wick was even-par 72, but his opponent Anthony Monteleone kept things going for Florida Southern with a 2-under 70. The final Lee total of 344 was 16-under par.
 
In the opening round of match play, Cordall and Boroughs lead the way as Lee defeated Georgia Southwestern 4-1. Cordall and Sacha Corlouer battled for 18 holes before Cordall fired an impressive 5-under 67 for the win. Boroughs, who was outstanding from start to finish, also carded a 5-under 67 in his big victory.
 
McNabb won with a 3-under 69. The Flames got their fourth mark from Zielinski, who after a slow start was consistent, and his 1-under 70 gave Lee the fourth decision. Georgia Southwestern got in the scoring column when Jordan Jones won over Wick with a sizzling 6-under 66.

Coach Even Spence's Thoughts:

"We played our best round of the week this afternoon and ran into a team that is incredibly hot right now. They ran away with it in stroke play and this course sets up well for them. But I am really proud of the guys. We didn't lose it. This tournament is hard to win and we gave it a great run."