CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Senior Nicholas Ward shot a 5-over 145 to finish in 10th place overall as the IUP men's golf program wrapped up competition at the University of Charleston's Golden Eagle Invitational Tuesday afternoon at Berry Hills CC. 

Ward shot a 2-over 72 in Tuesday's second and final round, tied for the best round of the eight IUP golfers in the tournament. He finished seven strokes off the lead, with Charleston's David Scragg winning medalist honors with a 2-under 138.

As a team, the Crimson Hawks finished in fifth place out of 14 teams, shooting a 39-over 599. Charleston also won the team title with an 11-over 571. West Liberty and Davis & Elkins (585) tied for second and Gannon (586) was a close fourth. 

Ward was not part of IUP's entered 5-man team, as he golfed as an individual. The Hawks' top counting finisher was freshman Isaiah Swan, who made his collegiate debut by finishing in a tie for 18th overall with an 8-over 148, posting scores of 74 in each round. 

Junior Richie Kline, who led all IUP golfers after the first round with a 2-over 72, finished with a 9-over 149 to tie for 23rd. 

Other IUP golfers counting toward the team score included junior Shaun Fedor with a 10-over 150, senior Jack Buccigross with a 12-over 152, and junior Colin Walsh with a 19-over 159. 

In addition to Ward, IUP individual golfers included senior Jack Steve with a 12-over 152 and sophomore Luke Lestini with a 15-over 155. 

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It's a quick turnaround for the Crimson Hawks, who compete in the Mercyhurst Fall Invitational this Friday and Saturday at Lake View Country Club in Erie. 

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