Longwood University Athletics

MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Playing a medal match against the University of Richmond on their home course of Independence Golf Club, the Spiders defeated Longwood men's golf 8.5-0.5 on Sunday afternoon.
 
Consisting of nine stroke-play matches, Richmond held the edge with eight individual wins. The Lancers' Brendan Dunphy shot a team-low 71, earning a split with Richmond's Michael Baker for the lone Longwood point of the match.
 
"It was always a tall ask for us to come play Richmond on their own golf course," said Longwood head coach Kevin Fillman. "Regardless of where we played, the fact is that they had a lot of guys play very well, and we didn't.
 
"Obviously, Brendan did a nice job for much of the day. He's struggled most of the spring, so that's a good sign for our golf team. Overall, we have a lot to work on this week."
 
Dunphy led the team with three birdies, as he was the lone Lancer and just one of four golfers in the match to finish below par (-1). Joining Dunphy below 80 for Longwood were Ryan Hammer (73), Miles Parroco (76), Brandon Weaver (77), and Christian Michael (78).
 
However, Richmond was comfortable on their home course, averaging round scores of 72.7 across their lineup in Sunday's win. Ben Cooper led both teams with a 69 (-3), beating out Parroco in the third match 69-to-76. Three Spiders tallied scores of 71, as Michael Chilldress beat Brandon Weaver 77-to-71, Andrew McInerney beat Ryan Hammer 71-73, and Baker split with Dunphy 71-71.
 
Sunday's match served as a tune-up for Longwood's next tournament, as they will held to Williamsburg, Va. for the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate from March 29-30. Hosted by William & Mary, the first two rounds will be held on Monday, March 29 at the Gold course at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club.
 
Matchup Results
1. (UR) Will Tamplin def. (LWU) Colin Caporal, 74-80
2. (UR) Alex Campbell def. (LWU) Payo Larrain, 77-81
3. (UR) Ben Cooper def. (LWU) Miles Parroco, 69-76
4. (UR) Andrew McInerney def. (LWU) Ryan Hammer, 71-73
5. (LWU) Brendan Dunphy halves (UR) Michael Baker, 71-71
6. (UR) Carter Cook def. (LWU) Daniel George, 73-80
7. (UR) Lou Baker def. (LWU) Nick Rakes, 76-81
8. (UR) Garrett Clark def. (LWU) Christian Michael, 72-78
9. (UR) Michael Childress def. (LWU) Brandon Weaver, 71-77  
 
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