PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Valdosta State men's golf finished 11th at the Copperhead Championship, posting a 54-hole score of 24-over-par 864 (287-292-285).

Alexander Nilehn led the Blazers, tying for second at 3-under to card a 207 (65-71-71) with Florida Southern's Jack VanderSchuur (66-65-76). They finished two shots behind individual champion Elias Mardeni of Nova Southeastern, who shot a final-round 65 to finish at 5-under for a score of 205 (68-72-65). Nilehn's opening-round 65 was the team's low round of the tournament.

Adam Waller tied for 48th at 8-over 218 (71-77-70), shooting a 70 in the final round. William Carestam tied for 52nd at 9-over 219 (77-72-70), lowering his score in each round.

Jonah Nacional tied for 70th at 13-over 223 (77-72-74), and David Wagner tied for 80th at 17-over 227 (74-79-74).

Competing as an individual, Nick Mueller finished 92nd at 30-over 240 (79-77-84).

Valdosta State next competes at the Golfweek Fripp Island to Bermuda on Oct. 26-27 at Fripp Island Golf Club in Fripp Island, S.C.

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