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Kash Bellar Tallies a Top-Five Finish, Cardinals Wrap Up Dorado Beach Collegiate
February 28, 2023 | Men's Golf
DORADO, PUERTO RICO – The Ball State men's golf team finished the Dorado Beach Collegiate today after their final round against #10 Virginia, #2 Auburn, and Boston College.
The Cardinals finished in ninth place (285-285-283—853), only one stroke behind West Virginia and 6 strokes behind #2 Auburn.
Kash Bellar continued to lead the Cardinals throughout the tournament. Bellar finished at 5-under today (68-69-67—204) and wrapped up the tournament tied for fourth overall out of 91 players from very competitive programs. Bellar's 54-hole final tally is tied for the second-best mark in program history.
Ali Khan finished round three at 1-under (72-72-71—215), tying for 37th and staying consistent throughout three rounds. Joey Ranieri finished tied for 48th (74-71-72—217), recording five birdies in round three.
Carter Smith is tied for 51st, finishing today at 1-over (71-74-73—218). Griffin Hare completed round three at 1-over (74-73-73—220), finishing tied for 63rd.
"Outstanding tournament for Kash Bellar, his 54-hole 204 total is tied for second-best in program history, and he got a lot of really good head-to-head wins against many of the top players in college golf. Our team played solidly, we had a few things each round that held us back from having a really good event, but overall, we played pretty well," said head coach Mike Fleck. "We got some great experience playing with two of the best teams in college golf each day going toe to toe with Virginia and Auburn. Both programs will be in the mix for a national championship later this spring, and we will use the experience to get better. A lot of positives to take away from the week and now we continue to build and get prepared for a challenging schedule coming up in late March and April."
The Cardinals' next competition is slated for March 27-28 at the Butler Invitational in Indianapolis, Ind.
Team Standings After Round Three
The Cardinals finished in ninth place (285-285-283—853), only one stroke behind West Virginia and 6 strokes behind #2 Auburn.
Kash Bellar continued to lead the Cardinals throughout the tournament. Bellar finished at 5-under today (68-69-67—204) and wrapped up the tournament tied for fourth overall out of 91 players from very competitive programs. Bellar's 54-hole final tally is tied for the second-best mark in program history.
Ali Khan finished round three at 1-under (72-72-71—215), tying for 37th and staying consistent throughout three rounds. Joey Ranieri finished tied for 48th (74-71-72—217), recording five birdies in round three.
Carter Smith is tied for 51st, finishing today at 1-over (71-74-73—218). Griffin Hare completed round three at 1-over (74-73-73—220), finishing tied for 63rd.
"Outstanding tournament for Kash Bellar, his 54-hole 204 total is tied for second-best in program history, and he got a lot of really good head-to-head wins against many of the top players in college golf. Our team played solidly, we had a few things each round that held us back from having a really good event, but overall, we played pretty well," said head coach Mike Fleck. "We got some great experience playing with two of the best teams in college golf each day going toe to toe with Virginia and Auburn. Both programs will be in the mix for a national championship later this spring, and we will use the experience to get better. A lot of positives to take away from the week and now we continue to build and get prepared for a challenging schedule coming up in late March and April."
The Cardinals' next competition is slated for March 27-28 at the Butler Invitational in Indianapolis, Ind.
Team Standings After Round Three
- Cincinnati – 820
- Duke – 828
- UNCG – 833
- Augusta – 837
- Virginia – 842
- Auburn – 847
- Rutgers – 849
- West Virginia – 852
- Ball State – 853
- Kennesaw State – 859
- Drexel – 861
- Boston College – 862
- Old Dominion – 881
- Army West Point – 917
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