Manhattan University Athletics

Grasonville, MD – Sophomore Sam Taraian (Rehobeth, MA / Dighton-Rehobeth Regional) recorded a season low round of 70 (-2) to finish in a tie for fourth place at the Towson Fall Invitational held at Prospect Bay Country Club.

The fourth-place finish is the highest for a Manhattan golfer since Connor O'Rourke finished in a tie for fourth at the 2018 MAAC Championship.

Taraian recorded four birdies on the day, and opened his day with a 34 on front nine.

Manhattan as a team finished seventh with a score of 301 (+13), and were second in the field with 58 pars and third in scoring on Par Fours (4.16), as the entire Jasper team finished within the top-40.

Senior Preston Shortell (Oxford, CT / Holy Cross) carded a 76 to finish in a tie for 28th. Junior Justin Ming (Pelham, NY / Pelham) fired a 37 on the front nine on his way to a share of 33rd place and a score of 77. Freshman Lincoln Haymaker (Nashville, TN / Davidson Academy) and sophomore Jimmy Escoto (Laredo, TX / John B. Alexander) each recorded scores of 78 to finish in a tie for 37th.

The event was scheduled to be a two-day tournament, but the second round was canceled due to rain.

Max Palmer of Robert Morris earned medalist honors with a score of 68 (-4) and Robert Morris captured the team title with a score of 289 (+1).

The Jaspers will take part in the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Championships at Montclair Golf Club in West Orange, NJ, starting on Monday, October 28.