Grant Repeats As Champion; Men Finish Third In PGA Minority Championship

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida – Robert Grant won his second straight individual championship to highlight Alabama State's play in the 28th PGA Minority Championship.

Grant won by one stroke to successfully defend his title. His two-over par 74 Sunday gave him a three-day total of six-over par 222.

"It's an incredible honor to win this Championship for a second time," said Grant. "It was a battle all day and I feel fortunate to have won."

The win caps off a week to remember for Grant, who, while competing this weekend, was awarded his bachelor's degree in chemistry with a perfect 4.0 GPA in only three years during Saturday's ASU spring commencement exercises.

"Robert has the academic disclipline to pursue any scholarly endeavor," head coach Dr. Gary Grandison said. "This week, he showed the athletic disclipline needed for him to help our team win."

In other men's individual scores, Corey Price shot an even par 72 on the final day in posting a score of 238 to finish in ninth place. Joseph Killebrew had his best round of the tournament on Sunday and finished with a score of 254.

In men's team play, the Hornets could not close the gap on first place despite posting its best team score of the weekend at 297, finishing the weekend with a score of 895. Francis Berthiaume improved his score each day, closing with a final round one-under par 71 to finish the tournament at four-over par 220.

Branson Ferrier shot one-over 73 and finished the championship at 10-over 226. Yann Pfieffer (79) finished at 231, one shot ahead of Jose Rodriguez' 232 after a final round 74. Ian Mmbando shot 233 for Alabama State on the Wanamaker Course (par 72, 6,840 yards).

In women's individual play, Mia Campbell and Darleen Raymond posted the same scores for the third consecutive day. Campbell again shot 81 to finish with a 54-hole total of 243. Raymond again shot 82 to finish three shots behind Campbell at 246 on the Ryder Course (par 72, 5,745 yards).

The ASU men's team will make its third straight NCAA Tournament appearance beginning Thursday at the Auburn Regional.

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