WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Bobcats finished 5th out of 8 teams shooting a combined 876, 14 shots shy of conference winner, Johnson & Wales at 862.  Omar Tejeira led the Bobcats in scoring and shot 69 on the final day before winning in a playoff to qualify for the National Tournament.

The Bobcats shot a combined 301 the first day, and were just a few shots off the pace.  STU struggled the second day and found themselves 17 shots back.  The final day of the tournament proved to be an exciting one for the Bobcats as they improved their position from 6th to 5th and saw a player win a playoff to qualify for the National Tournament.

Omar Tejeira found himself in a tie for 6th after two days, shooting 76-68, respectively. Tejiera rallied again on the third day with a 69 to join a 3-way tie at the top.  Tejeira beat out two players from Johnson & Wales to win the individual title and qualify for Nationals.

Estaban Aristizabal was in a tie for the single's lead after a first-day 69, but shot 79 and 77 on the final two days, and finished fourth on the team.    Julian Gil tied for 16th, improving each day from 81-71-70.  Max Keen was the most consistent Bobcat with rounds of 76-74-72.  Je Her struggled early but finished well with a final round 72.

Join us in cheering on Omar Tejeira as he represents St. Thomas in the National Tournament.