BEAUFORT, S.C. - Valdosta State tied for 12th of 15 teams at the Golfweek Fripp Island Invitational, played Oct. 26-27 at Fripp Island's Ocean Point course. The Blazers finished at 23-over par (302-289-296-887) after an 8-over final round, matching Wingate University. Florida Southern won the team title at 19-under, ahead of Columbus State at 11-under and Lee University at 3-over.

Jonah Nacional led Valdosta State, finishing T18 at 3-over (74-71-74-219). He was even through eight holes on Tuesday and played the back nine without a bogey, but a double bogey at No. 9 left him at 2-over for the round.

Alex Nilehn closed with a 72, the team's low round of the day, to finish T36 at 6-over (72-78-72-222). He made six birdies in the final round, including back-to-back birdies on Nos. 17 and 18 to finish.

Adam Waller (T41, 7-over, 78-72-73-223) bounced back from an opening 78 and made an eagle on the par-5 12th in the final round. William Carestam (T45, 8-over, 79-68-77-224) shot a 68 in the second round, the team's best round of the tournament. Nick Mueller finished T71 at 18-over (78-79-77-234).

The event closed out Valdosta State's fall schedule. The Blazers return to action Feb. 8-9 at the Matlock Collegiate at Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland, Fla.

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