Coastal Athletic Association (CAA Sports)

RICHMOND, Va. (April 5, 2017) – University of Delaware junior Jack Gianniny was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Men’s Golfer of the Week.
 
Gianniny tied for the individual lead at the Manor Intercollegiate on Saturday and Sunday before falling on the first playoff hole. He finished the tournament at 3-under (69-73-71=213) on the par 72, 7,246-yard course at The Manor Golf Club. As a team, the Blue Hens finished in a tie for third.
 

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Towson finished in a tie for sixth place at the Manor Intercollegiate. The Tigers were led by rookie Spencer Alexander who carded an even-par 216 (74-73-69) to place seventh overall. Four JMU Dukes played as individuals, with senior Poom Pattaropong posting the highest finish of the weekend, tying for fourth and earning his first top-five finish of the season at 1-under 215 (71-70-74).
 
Drexel and Hofstra participated in the Coca-Cola Lehigh Valley Invitational at the par-72 Silver Creek Country Club in Pennsylvania. The Dragons finished in a tie for second place while the Pride tied for sixth place at the 36-hole event which featured 19 teams. Drexel was led by Aaron Fricke, who finished in a tie for fifth-place at 3-over (74-73=147). Hofstra’s Sean Cavanaugh tied for eighth overall at 4-over (73-75=148).
 
The 2017 CAA Men’s Golf Championship is set for April 21-23 at the Salisbury Country Club in Midlothian, Va.