Golf competes at 2022 MASCAC Men's Golf Championships

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Courtesy of Mitchell College Sports Information

GROTON, Conn. -- For the second consecutive year, Salem State University claimed the team title on Monday afternoon at the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championship held at Shennecossett Golf Course in Groton, Connecticut.

Battling through a second day of windy and chilly conditions, the Vikings shot a 628 (+35), four strokes better than second place Springfield College, who finished at 632 (+33). MCLA finished 8^th in the tournament.

Salem State senior Brian Cannata took home medalist honors, firing a two-over-par round of 73 on Monday, and finishing with a total score of 145. For his efforts, Cannata was named MASCAC Player of the Year. Aidan McBride of Springfield College finished six strokes back and was runner-up (151), while Westfield State's Brandon Smith was right on his heels in third place (153).

New England College freshman Graham Hassan carded a two-day total of 169, earning MASCAC Rookie of the Year, honors, while Salem State head coach James O'Reilly was named MASCAC Coach of the Year.

MCLA junior Paul Roeder (Pittsfield, MA) was the top finisher for the Trailblazers shooting a second round 91 and finished tied for 24^th for the tournament.

Among the highlights of the second day of competition was a hole in one by Worcester State sophomore Jack Ryan on the 12th hole. Additionally, Mitchell College senior Shamus McLean shot an even-par round of 71 on Monday, good for the top individual round score over the two-day tournament.