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Broncos Take 10th At Tiger Invitational; Shieh Finishes Tied For Ninth

OPELIKA, Ala. – Entering today's final round tied for the tournament lead, Santa Clara freshman Hayden Shieh shot a 3-over 75 and fell into a tie for ninth-place at the Tiger Invitational, completed today at the Grand National Lake Course in Opelika.

As a team the Broncos shot a final round 298 and finished 10th in the 16-team field with an 892 total (303-291-298). Tournament host and ninth-ranked Auburn led wire-to-wire and ended 28 strokes better than runner-up Troy.

Shieh earned his fourth career top 10 finish ending the tournament five shots off the lead with his 3-under 213 total (69-69-75). Auburn's Michael Johnson claimed individual medalist honors finishing one shot better than Georgia State's J.J. Grey and two strokes better than a trio of golfers.

Carlos Briones and Tyler Kertson both shot a final round 2-over 74 and finished tied for 45th with a 225 (+9) total. Briones recorded a tournament-high 38 par rounds.

Gio Gandionco finished at 232 (78-76-78) tied for 69th and Michael Hultquist scored his finest round of the tournament with today's 75 to finish with a 238 total.

The Broncos travel to San Antonio, Tex. to compete in the Lone Star Invitational beginning Mar. 23.

 
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Players Mentioned

Carlos Briones

Carlos Briones

5' 9"
Junior
Gio Gandionco

Gio Gandionco

5' 5"
Junior
Tyler Kertson

Tyler Kertson

6' 1"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Carlos Briones

Carlos Briones

5' 9"
Junior
Gio Gandionco

Gio Gandionco

5' 5"
Junior
Tyler Kertson

Tyler Kertson

6' 1"
Sophomore