University of Connecticut Athletics
Men's Golf Finishes 14th in Florida
3/12/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL (March 12) – The University of Connecticut’s men’s golf team placed 14th out of 15 schools competing at the Treasure Coast WTC Hero's Classic, held March 11-12 at the par-72 PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Huskies finished with a two-round score of 659 (+83). The Billikens of St. Louis University shot a 602 (+26) to win the event.
Jason Parajeckas led nine different Huskies in the field by shooting a 156 (+12) to tie for 24th place. His second-round 76 was the team's lowest of the event. Dan White shot a 160 (+16) to tie for 45th, followed by Jordan Burke who tied for 56th with his 163 (+19). Justin Ciombor and Michael Hornung were amongst four golfers tied for 66th overall with a tally of 167 (+23). Clint Hyland and Jon Klein were not far behind those two, tying for 70th overall with a 168 (+24). Daniel Keefe tied for 85th by shooting a 178 (+34) while Mike Murphy placed 87th with his 181 (+37).
UConn will return to action on 27 when the team heads to Issue, Maryland for the George Washington Invitational.
TEAM RESULTS Fin. School Rnd1 Rnd2 Total vs. Par 1. St. Louis 309 293 602 +26 2. Nova Southeastern 310 297 607 +31 3. Bethune-Cookman 310 306 616 +40 4. William & Mary 314 305 619 +43 5. Pennsylvania 318 303 621 +45 6. Clarion 305 318 623 +47 7. St. John’s 315 309 624 +48 8. Evansville 313 315 628 +52 T9. Gonzaga 320 311 631 +55 T9. Saginaw Valley St. 322 309 631 +55 11. Rochester 326 308 634 +58 12. Seton Hall 337 303 640 +64 13. Canisius 322 332 654 +78 14. CONNECTICUT 333 326 659 +83 15. Holy Cross 344 325 669 +93 UCONN PARTICIPANTS T24. Jason Parajeckas 80 76 156 +12 T45. Dan White 81 79 160 +16 T56. Jordan Burke 82 81 163 +19 T66. Justin Ciombor 87 80 167 +23 T66. Michael Hornung 85 82 167 +23 T70. Clint Hyland 87 81 168 +24 T70. Jon Klein 84 84 168 +24 T85. Daniel Keefe 83 95 178 +34 87. Mike Murphy 95 86 181 +37