Boston College
McLaughlin Cup
Men's Golf Takes Eighth at The McLaughlin
September 29, 2002 | Men's Golf
Sept. 29, 2002
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - The Boston College men's gold team took eighth place out of 18 teams at The McLaughlin golf tournament, held Friday and Saturday on the Red Course at Bethpage State Park. The Eagles shot 289-301-590 in the weekend tournament. The event was scheduled for 54 holes, but was limited to 36 due to inclement weather on Friday. St. John's took first place, shooting 272-294-566.
Boston College was led by freshman Matt King who shot 71-74-145, tying him for 20th place. Sophomore Eric Recher was one shot behind King, shooting 69-77-146, while finishing tied for 22nd.
The Eagles finished the first round in seventh place, led by Recher who shot 35-34-69.
The Eagles return to action Oct. 5 when they compete in the U.S. Military Academy Invitational in West Point, N.Y.
Eagles Scorers: T20. Matt King 71-74-145 T22. Eric Recher 69-77-146 T30. Tim Connors 75-73-148 T49. Sean McReynolds 74-77-151 T88. Patrick Martin 78-82-160
Top 10 Teams: 1. St. John's 272-294-566 2. Princeton 282-286-568 3. Maryland 284-288-572 4. McNeese St. 283-291-574 5. James Madison 284-297-581 6. Rutgers 288-295-583 George Mason 292-291-583 8. Boston College 289-301-590 9. Iona 291-301-592 10. Temple 293-301-594
