FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. – The Valdosta State Blazers are back in action this week as they compete in the Golfweek Fripp Island to Bermuda Invite at the Fripp Island Resort. 

The 16-team field features 10 ranked teams, including Florida Southern (No.2), Lincoln Memorial (No.5), Grand Valley State (No.7), North Georgia (No.9) Barry (No.10), Palm Beach Atlantic (No.11), USC-Aiken (No.12), Washburn (No.19), Columbus State (No.22) and Lee (No.24). 

Valdosta's State's lineup includes the senior group of Alexander Nilehn, Adam Waller William Carestam and Nick Muller and the freshman Jonah Nacional. 

The Blazers last competed in the Copperhead Championship in Palm Harbor, Fla. On Oct. 12-13. Valdosta State finished 11th out of 17 teams, with a 54-hole score of 864 (287, 292, 285). 

Nilehn was the team's highest finisher, placing tied for second at 3-under 207. The Blazers' best round came in the third round, finishing with a score of 5-over par. Nilehn had the best individual round for VSU hitting 5-under 65. Placing him in the top half of the field for the rest of the tournament. 

Last season, the Blazers finished 15th in the tournament. Carestam, Nilehn, and Waller all return from the previous year's event, Carestam was the top finisher for Valdosta State, tied for 14th, with a score of even (72, 74, 70). 

Live scoring is available on amateurgolf.com 
 

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