GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Holy Cross men's golf team competed at the Loyola Intercollegiate from Feb. 20 to 22 at the Palm Valley Golf Club. The Crusaders placed 16th out of 18 teams, recording a score of 889 (+25) over three rounds. 

Freshman Owen Egan played consistently over the three rounds to pace the Crusaders, tying for 38th place with a score of 217 (+1). Senior Jack Phelan recorded a score of 69 with four birdies on the opening day of competition, totaling 221 over the three rounds to finish in a tie for 58th.

COACH'S CORNER: 

• "The Loyola Invitational was by far the strongest competition we've played against in many years," said head coach Steve Napoli. "Led by Owen Egan, we played extremely well the first two rounds, but fell back somewhat in the final round. Our players continue to improve, and their skill and confidence level is rising, which will be a sign of good things in the days ahead."

UP NEXT:

• The Crusaders return to action in late March at the Carpetbagger Classic in Urbana, Md. on March 19 and 20.

Full Results

Holy Cross Team Score: 293-296-300-889 (+25) 

Holy Cross Individual Scores
T-38. Owen Egan, 72-71-74-217 (+1) 
T-58. Jack Phelan, 69-77-75-221 (+5)
T-73. John Bowen, 73-74-77-224 (+8)
T-84. Christian Emmerich, 79-74-74-227 (+11)
106. Collin Fitzpatrick, 79-85-82-246 (+30)   

Individual Champion: Kevin Jegers, Middle Tennessee St. (66-69-65-200, -16)
Team Champion: Middle Tennessee St. 277-281-277-835 (-29)