Jericho, N.Y. - The Adelphi University men's golf team closed out its fall campaign in impressive fashion, capturing a first-place finish at Meadow Brook Golf Club, led by individual champion Zeus Sara. The victory marks the second consecutive year that the Panthers have claimed both the team and individual titles at the tournament.
The Brown and Gold finished the two-round tournament at +28, posting rounds of +20 and +8 to secure a commanding 15-stroke victory over second-place Post (+43). Farmingdale State rounded out the top three at +46, while the Panthers placed three golfers inside the top eight of the individual leaderboard.
Leading the charge was Sara, who captured the individual title with a two-round score of +1. The sophomore opened the tournament with a one-over (72), highlighted by three birdies, including back-to-back birdies on holes 15 and 16. Sara carried that momentum into the final round, carding an even-par (71) to finish alone atop the leaderboard, six strokes ahead of the next closest competitors.
Joining Sara near the top of the final card was Mitchell Archer, who finished tied for third at +7. After opening with a six-over (77), Archer bounced back with a one-over (72) in the final round, highlighted by three birdies, to climb the individual standings.
Domenick Caponi also secured a top-10 finish for the Brown and Gold, tying for eighth at +11. Caponi improved by five strokes between rounds, following an opening-round 79 with a three-over-par 74 in round two.
Rounding out Adelphi's team lineup were Ahaan Dhir and Ike Rothman, who each finished tied for 13th at +13. Dhir posted rounds of 80 and 75, while Rothman opened with a five-over-par 76 before closing with a 79.
Competing as individuals, Noah Grimaldi finished tied for 10th at +12, recording rounds of 75 and 79. Nicholas Prosa rounded out the Panthers' participants, finishing tied for 26th at +22.
The victory adds another tournament championship to an already successful fall season for the Brown and Gold, with Sara once again leading the way atop the individual leaderboard.
Head Coach David Mattana and the Panthers will take a break following the conclusion of their fall season before turning their attention to the spring campaign. The Brown and Gold will look to carry their momentum into the spring, which will include an appearance in the NCAA Tournament after clinching an automatic berth with their NE10 Championship victory earlier this week.
