Stevens Golf Ducks Post 303 to Finish Seventh at the Gauntlet

The air in Washington, N.J., carried the sharp scent of cut grass as the Stevens Institute of Technology men’s golf team closed out The Gauntlet on Tuesday. They finished in seventh place, their two-day total of 607 (+31) standing as a testament to consistency rather than a single explosive burst. The final number, 303 (+15) for the day, was the product of steady par play and a few well-timed birdies that kept the Ducks within striking distance of the podium contenders.

Monday had been a tight race, with the top eleven teams clustered within eight shots of each other, but Tuesday’s wind and firm greens broke that knot. Franklin & Marshall seized the title with a one-under 287, pulling away from Albright and Drew, who had shared the lead after the first round. Stevens, sitting just outside the top six, held their ground against the pressure of the final day, with the gap to sixth-place Dickinson narrowing to two shots.

Nguyen Finds Rhythm on Back Nine

Troy Nguyen’s round was a study in recovery. Starting on the fifth hole, the first-year bogeyed two of his first three holes, a stumble that could have derailed his momentum. Instead, he birdied the par-four eighth, a shot that settled the nerves. He then parred every hole on the back nine, a streak of quiet precision that carried him into the final stretch.

Coming back around, Nguyen struck the par-five first hole, a birdie that mirrored his success the day before. A birdie on the par-four third sealed the round at one-under 71. His two-day total of 145 (+1) placed him in a tie for fifth, a result that anchored the team’s effort and highlighted his growing comfort on the course.

Beaver and Tank Stabilize the Pack

Sebastian Beaver’s round was a tale of two halves. He started on the sixth hole and was eight-over through his first six holes, a rough stretch that tested his composure. Then, the swing changed. He parred the next nine holes, a flawless run that included birdies on the par-four 14th, the par-five 15th, and the par-four 18th.

Beaver finished the round at +5 and the event at +8 (152 strokes), tying for 27th. Arav Tank provided a steadier, if less dramatic, performance. After a 78 on Monday, he posted a 76 on Tuesday, birdieing the par-three ninth and the par-five 15th to finish tied for 34th at 154 (+10).

Individual Efforts Keep Ducks Competitive

Ben Slicker and Noah Eide contributed to the team’s total with rounds of 79 and 85, respectively. Slicker birdied the par-four third and the par-five 15th, while Eide found success on the par-four third and 17th. Bryce Karty, playing as an individual, dropped three shots from his Monday round, carding a 75 on Tuesday.

The Stevens Institute of Technology Athletics team now turns its attention to the Northeast Elite, where they will face Penn State Altoona and Penn College in Williamsport, Pa. This weekend’s performance in Washington set the stage for a continued push in the conference, with the Ducks looking to build on their solid foundation.