ORLANDO, FL (April 26, 2002) - On Day One of the 2002 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championship, the Manhattan College Jaspers combined for a score of 299, which puts them in fifth place out of nine teams. The 299 team score was the best-ever for a Manhattan team at the MAAC Championship. The Jaspers are just five shots back of first-place Iona and Loyola, which are tied for the lead with a score of 294.
Chris Damiano shot an even-par 72 and is in fifth place overall to lead the Jaspers. In fact, for the first time this season, all five Jasper golfers tallied scores in the 70's. Marty Tobias was one shot back of Damiano with a score of 73, while Tim Hand and Jay Wiederlight carded a 77 and Patrick Rizzotti finished with a score of 79.
The Jaspers tee-off tomorrow morning at 7:30 AM at the Lake Buena Vista Golf Resort.
