Results

URBANA, Md. - Rhode Island defended its crown at the Carpetbagger Classic, beating the 15-team field Sunday. It is the second team title for the Rams this season.

Redshirt senior Brandon Gillis finished second in the 84-man field. Gillis shot a 1-under 71 on the final day of the tournament to lead Rhode Island. He was just one shot behind medalist Leon Heitz from Farleigh Dickinson.

URI senior Bryson Richards tied for third in the individual standings. He was one of four golfers to finish even par over the two rounds.

Freshman Aidan O'Donovan was the third Rhody finisher, tying for 16th overall Senior Andrew Dipetrillo had a big bounce back round, shooting a 2-over 74. He moved up 14 spots on the second day to give finish 43rd in the individual standings.

Team Standings
1. Rhode Island - 585
2. Bryant - 590
3. Navy - 594
4. Youngstown State - 599
5. Howard - 600
6. Cornell - 603
7. Colgate - 606
8. Farleigh Dickinson - 608
t9. Binghamton - 610
t9. Robert Morris - 610
t11. Wagner - 611
t11. Lehigh - 611
13. Mount St. Mary's - 613
t14. Colgate (B) - 633
t14. Canisius - 633
 
Tournament Info

• Worthington Manor Golf Club - Urbana, Md.
• Par 72 (7,034 yards)
• The Field: 14 schools, 84 golfers (hosts Binghamton and Colgate)

Head Coach Gregg Burke Said...
"It is always nice to get a win, especially when brutal conditions tend to bring more teams into the mix. We told the guys that this was about toughness, and they showed how tough they are.

"We came into the tournament as a two-man team in many ways, but Aidan O'Donovan showed he can be good for us and great when he eliminates a few mental mistakes. Andrew DiPetrillo played poorly in the first round, but I pulled him aside and simply said we need him in the final round if we were to win, and he came though big time.

"Brandon Gillis got it so well and made some big shots. Bryson Richards absolutely pured it but his putter wasn't what it has been. Both have a chance to win any tournament they play in.

"We have three events left before the Atlantic 10 Championship, and I have to believe we need Chuck Tragesser in the lineup to be great. He had one unfortunate stretch at the Bash at the Beach, but I have faith he will be back in the starting five and will help us."

What's Next
Rhode Island travels to the Cutter Creek Intercollegiate from March 31 through April 2. The three-day tournament is hosted by Elon at the Cutter Creek Golf Club in Snow Hill, N.C.