FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2013
RESULTS: INDIVIDUAL | TEAM
Adelphi's Ryan Snouffer captures medalist
honors, ties conference mark for single-round score
KEENE, N.H. – Led by sophomore Ryan Snouffer's second-round score of 66, Adelphi University claimed its second straight Northeast-10 Conference Golf Championship on Monday afternoon at Bretwood Golf Course in Keene, N.H.
The Panthers had a two-day team total of 596 to win the 2013 title, overcoming a four-stroke deficit from Day One. It marks their fourth Northeast-10 Championship victory in the last five years.
Bentley finished second overall in the team standings with a 608, led by junior Jon Stoddard, who finished second overall with a 145, including a round-low 70 on Day One.
Southern New Hampshire University and American International College tied for third place at 619, while Le Moyne College finished fifth with a 625.
For the complete team standings and all-conference teams, please see below.
Snouffer (pictured, third from left), whose Day Two score of 66 tied the Northeast-10 Championship single-round mark, shot a 140 to earn the prestigious Gordon McCullough Memorial Award, named after the former Hartford head coach.
The College of Saint Rose freshman Cullen Spang shot a 150 to earn Northeast-10 Rookie of the Year honors, including a 71 on Day Two, finished fourth overall at the championship.
Adelphi head coach Janzten Vargas claimed Northeast-10 Coach of the Year honors for the second straight year following his team's victory on Monday.
The Northeast-10 Conference is an association of 15 NCAA Division II colleges and universities located in New England and New York that is committed to supporting balanced academic and athletic opportunities for more than 6,000 student-athletes. Each year, 4,000 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 23 sports, making the NE-10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the Northeast-10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.
Gordon McCullough Memorial Award – Ryan Snouffer, Adelphi (74-66—140)
Rookie of the Year – Cullen Spang, Saint Rose (79-71—150)
Coach of the Year – Janzten Vargas, Adelphi
Team Standings
1. Adelphi – 596
2. Bentley – 608
T3. Southern New Hampshire – 619
T3. American International – 619
5. Le Moyne – 625
6. Assumption – 626
7. Saint Anselm - 633
8. Saint Rose - 635
9. Franklin Pierce – 636
10. Saint Michael's – 656
First Team All-Conference
Frank Amizicia, Adelphi
Dylan Daxon, Adelphi
Ryan Snouffer, Adelphi
Austin Ball, American Int'l
Jon Stoddard, Bentley
Cullen Spang, Saint Rose
Scott Underhill, So. New Hampshire
Second Team All-Conference
Mike Frydryk, American International
Andrew Dame, Assumption
Stewart Wise, Franklin Pierce
Dan Molter, Le Moyne
Steve French, Saint Michael's
Austin Fox, Southern New Hampshire
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