Tennessee Tech Eagles Soar to Victory in National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships
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The highly anticipated 2013 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships finally reached its conclusion on April 28th after four action-packed days of competition at the Hippodrome Disc Golf Complex in North Augusta, South Carolina. The event saw a total of five teams battling it out for the top spot, with the Championship Flight being the most closely contested division.
The First Flight finals featured Texas State, Alabama, California-Monterey Bay, and Georgia Regents, with California State University–Monterey Bay's team taking home the hot round award by six throws in the final round of team doubles. However, Texas State managed to take the top spot in the First Flight division after winning the championship by 21 throws over California-Monterey Bay.
In the women's division, Mississippi State successfully defended their 2012 title by dominating the competition with a score of 64 in the final round. The team consisting of Krystin Nowicki, Mitzi Stegall, Pazlee Walker, and Chelsea Palmer increased their winning margin to 29 over Oregon State Beavers.
The Championship Flight saw some intense competition among the top teams, including Tennessee Tech, Colorado State, Alabama-Huntsville, Mississippi State, and Purdue. Going into the final round, Tennessee Tech was only one stroke ahead of Colorado State, making it a nail-biting finish. In the end, Tennessee Tech managed to hold on to their lead and take home the championship title.
Tennessee Tech's victory marked their fourth appearance in the National Championships and their first win, with their previous best finish being sixth place in 2012 and 2011. The team consisted of Michael Hoffman, Brent Whitehead, Alex Callis, and Ethan Cassidy.
The championships also featured a tie for second place between Colorado State Rams and Mississippi State Bulldogs, both shooting impressive scores of 52 in the final round. Purdue Boilermakers came in fourth place, while University of Alabama-Huntsville Chargers finished fifth.
Overall, the 2013 National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships were a resounding success, with teams showcasing exceptional camaraderie and sportsmanship throughout the event. The championships would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of Tournament Director Alan Kane, Killer B Disc Golf, and countless volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.
Top National Championship Finishers:
1st - Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
Michael Hoffman, Brent Whitehead, Alex Callis, Ethan Cassidy
Fourth Appearance
Previous Best Finish: 6th in 2012, 2011
2nd (Tie) – Colorado State Rams
Austin Montgomery, Colin Hurley, Tyler Liebman, Connor Mitts
Third Appearance
Previous Best Finish: 2012 Champions
2nd (Tie) – Mississippi State Bulldogs
Matt Norris, Dustin Keith, Ethan Warren, Bear Faulkner
Fifth Appearance
Previous Best Finish: 2009 Champions
4th – Purdue Boilermakers
Josh Lowe, Jeremy Johns, Ross Kohrs, Billy Plant
Third Appearance
Previous Best Finish: 8th in 2011
5th – University of Alabama-Huntsville Chargers
Seth Beaman, Zach Beaman, Jared Neal, Rick Korab
Fifth Appearance
Previous Best Finish: Third place in 2011 and 2009
6th – Georgia Regents University Augusta Jaguars
John Baker, Holton Brinson, Jason Lynn, Clint Kuglar
Fifth Appearance
Previous Best Finish: 2010 Champions (as ASU)
This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/its-all-overspring-break-the-national-collegiate-disc-golf-championships