NEW TRIPOLI, Pa. – The Albright men's golf team took to the course this afternoon marking their fourth straight day of competition.
Sam Elsen put together an impressive round of 71 to win the 2023 Lions Fall Invitational beating the rest of the 36-man field. As a team Albright shot their second lowest round of the fall season shooting a 310.
The first round of the invitational was played back on October 11. Last weeks round and todays round were both played at Olde Homestead golf course.
Sam Elsen played his best round of the fall season shooting a fantastic round of 71 to lead the charge for the Lions. Elsen's round of 71 was the best round out of any golfer in the field this afternoon. Elsen finished two strokes ahead of second place to stake claim atop the leaderboard.
Albright shot 310 as a team today marking their second best team round of the 2023 fall season. The Lions took second today finishing just three strokes behind Thomas Jefferson University.
Elsen,
Jonatan Liljeblad, Oliver Liljblad,
Chris DiRita and
Nick Smerek combined to play phenomenal golf across the board. The group beat the likes of DeSales by 11 strokes, Muhlenberg by 29 strokes and Lebanon Valley by 35 strokes.
J. Liljeblad continued the trend of tremendous golf taking home a solo fourth finish at todays Invitational. J. Liljeblad shot a 75 placing him in the top five in another tremendous round for the first-year golfer.
DiRita recorded the third round in the 70's this afternoon continuing the trend of fantastic golf. DiRita's round of 78 gave Albright three top 10 finishes on the day, placing in a tie for 9th.
O. Liljeblad and Smerek wrapped up the day for Albright to secure second place for the Lions. The round of 86 for O. Liljeblad and 87 for Smerek put a stamp on the Invitational.
Final Team Standings:
Thomas Jefferson University – 307
Albright College – 310
DeSales University – 321
Muhlenberg College – 339
Penn State Berks – 341
Lebanon Valley College – 345
Penn State Brandywine - 346
Up Next:
Albright will return to the course on Saturday (Oct, 21) for one round at the York College (Pa.) Invitational.
