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Larchmont, N.Y. - Manhattan placed eighth a The Violet Classic, a two-day event hosted by NYU at the 6,326-yard, par-71 Hampshire CC. Scott Burton paced the Jasper effort, including a three-over par round of 74 on the second day, which matched the best round of the day.

Burton's effort placed him in a tie for 17th overall, as he improved dramatically from his opening round score of 87, giving him a two-day total of 161. The 13 stroke improvement was the best from day one to day two in the entire field.

Other finishers for Manhattan were George Calvi (84-83-167, T-31st), Adam Minbiole (85-86-171, T40th), James Marchewka (85-88-173, T-44th), and Chris Vieau (85-90-175, T-47th).

Kyle Pelletier of UMass-Dartmouth took home medalist honors after posting a two-day total of 150, posting a tournament low round of 71 on day one, and a 79 on day two for a two day score of eight-over-par.

NYU won the team title with a two-day team score of 617 (+49).

Manhattan returns to action on Wednesday, October 18, taking on the Saint Peter's Peacocks at 1:00 p.m. at Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, N.Y.