The Trojan: Limestone men, women claim team titles

By UMO Sports Information
Published in Sports on April 9, 2014 1:48 PM

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Limestone (S.C.) University swept the men's and women's team titles during The Trojan contested on the Walnut Creek Country Club links.

The Saints defeated perennial Conference Carolinas power Barton 580-589. Belmont Abbey finished two strokes back at 591, followed by tournament host University of Mount Olive with a 593.

The Abbey's Matt Reid emerged as the men's individual champion with a two-day round of 7-under par 137. First-day leader Griffin Brown of Limestone ended up second at 2-under. Mount Olive's Jesus Valderrama and Barton Dermot McElhennon each posted an even-par 144.

Mark O'Hara and Dalton Gore complemented Valderrama with identical 36-hole scores of 6-over 150. Sophomore Sebastian Andersen fired an 8-over 152.

On the women's side, Limestone edged Peach Belt member Lander (S.C.) University 601-605.

Golfers from Limestone and Lander combined to take the top six spots during individual play. The Saints' Taylor McInnis claimed medalist honors with a 3-over par 147 -- two strokes better than runner-up Marianna Martins of Lander.

Lovisa Tillstrom led UMO's charge with a 36-hole effort of 9-over 153. Julie Loennechen finished at 155. Anne Barboteau (157), Emy Ohling (160) and Stefany King (172) rounded out the Trojans' top five scorers.