KILLEN, Ala. – The Samford men's golf team placed third in the Turtle Point Invitational, hosted by North Alabama Monday and Tuesday at Turtle Point Yacht and Country Club.
 
As a team, Samford shot a six-over-par 870 (284-289-297) to place third in the 11-tam event. The host school, North Alabama won the tournament with a three-round total of 842 (278-276-288). Samford also had a "B" team competing in the event, which placed ninth with a tournament total of 906 (289-296-321).
 
Samford's playing five was led by Gavin Isbell, tying for fourth in the 75-player field, with a three-round score of 207 (66-71-70). Campbell Sciortino tied for 32^nd at 221 (71-73-77), while Jack Mikesell tied for 37^th with a score of 222 (73-73-76). Tiaan Hugo tied for 45^th at 224 (74-72-78), while Mark Neeley tied for 60^th at 230 (76-80-74).
 
The Samford "B" team was led by Matthew Smith, tying for 28^th with a three-round total of 220 (71-72-77). Blake Gayles tied for 49^th at 225 (72-75-78), while Nolen Wolfe placed 56^th with a final score of 228 (73-75-80). Wils Moore tied for 63^rd at 233 (73-74-86).
 
Next up, Samford will compete in the Florida Atlantic Invitational, Oct. 27-28 in West Palm Beach. Fla.
 
SAMFORD PLAYING FIVE RESULTS
T-4. Gavin Isbell: 66-71-70—207 (-9)
T-32. Campbell Sciortino: 71-73-77—221 (+5)
T-37. Jack Mikesell: 73-73-76—222 (+6)
T-45. Tiaan Hugo: 74-72-78—224 (+8)
T-60. Mark Neeley: 76-80-74—230 (+14)
 
SAMFORD "B" TEAM RESULTS
T-28. Matthew Smith: 71-72-77—220 (+4)
T-49. Blake Gayles: 72-75-78—225 (+9)
56. Nolen Wolfe: 73-75-80—228 (+12)
T-63. Wils Moore: 73-74-86—233 (+17)
 
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