March 25, 2009

The Mason men's golf team finished up play at the First Market Bank Intercollegiate on Tuesday, ending with a 36-hole team-score of 620 on the River Course at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va.

Winning the team title was Liberty University, who finished the two-day tournament with a score of 574 (+6). Earning medalist honors was Liberty Flame Robert Karlsson, who was the only individual to finish the tournament under-par with his 141 (-1).

Mason was led by Marshall Tinsley, who finished the event with a 152 (+10), finishing in a tie for 46th overall. He shot even par 71 on the second day, cutting 10 strokes off his first round score. Silas Vansky shot a six-over par for each of the two rounds to finish tied for 61. Branson Real finished the tournament in a tie for 72nd with his two-day total of 155 (+13).

Next up for the Mason men's golf team is the Patriot Intercollegiate on Monday, March 30 at Laurel Hills Golf Course in Lorton, Va.

First Market Bank Intercollegiate Kingsmill Resort - River Course Par 71 6,831

Mason	(315-305)	620
T46	Marshall Tinsley	81-71	152
T61	Silas Vansky	77-77	154
T72	Branson Real	76-79	155
T94	Andrew Maryan	81-78	159
114	Gabriel Lainez	95-97	192
Top Five Teams
1. Liberty 574 (+6)
2. Campbell 578 (+10)
3. Southern Illinois 588 (+20)
4. Temple 592 (+24)
5. James Madison 594 (+26)
20. George Mason 620 (+52)