MATHEWS, La. - The Texas Southern men's golf team posted a 917 (305 – 295 – 317) total to finish ninth at the LaTour Intercollegiate of Fame hosted by Nicholls State University.
Sophomore Javier Vazquez was the top finisher for the Tigers and finished tied for 15th with his 6-over-par 219 (77 – 67 - 75). Vazquez had a 10-shot improvement in his second round with a 4-under-par 67 in the second round was one of the lowest scores posted on day one which included two eagles, three birdies, 10 pars, and three bogeys. In his final round, Vazquez carded a four-over-par 75.
Freshman Justin Tang finished five strokes back after shooting a 244 (76 – 71 - 77) and was tied for 27th. Lawson Heffernan posted a 236 (77 – 76 - 83) and freshman Kingston Harper had a 242 (79 – 81 - 82) total, while Junior Yashal Shah finished with a total of 156 (75 – 81 – DNF). The Tigers are back in action in Houston on Oct. 31 - Nov. 2 as they'll compete in the inaugural Tiger Fall Classic at Clear Creek Golf Club.
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