IJAMSVILLE, Md. – The Virginia Tech men's golf team placed third at the inaugural Testudo Cup, which concluded Sunday at P.B. Dye Golf Club (par 72, 6,989 yards).
Behind a 9-over 873 (288-294-291), the Hokies posted their season-best finish of the season. Tournament host Maryland won the team title at 11-under 853 (289-277-287), six shots clear of runner-up Delaware.
Gareth Steyn paced Tech with his first top-five showing of the season. He carded a 2-under 214 (70-70-74), manufacturing 11 birdies for the tournament, en route to tying for fifth. Balthazar Duclos tied for 24th at 5-over 221 (74-76-71).
Maryland's Yang Kuang prevailed in the individual race, firing a 7-under 209 (70-67-72) to edge Delaware's Casper Nerpin by two shots.
The Hokies close their regular season at the Mountaineer Invitational, April 14-15, at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, W.Va.
Tech takes third at Testudo Cup
Gareth Steyn posts first top-five of the season