Story By Long Beach State Sports Information Department

The Long Beach State men’s golf team shot a 306 in Tuesday’s final round of the Braveheart Classic, and accumulated a tournament total of 32-over par 896 to finish in eighth place at the Oak Valley Golf Club .  Oregon captured the team title with an 11-over 875.

The 49ers recording a 296 and 294 in the first two rounds, and were tied for third with Southern Utah after Monday.

Junior Michael Drake was the top individual for The Beach as he finished tied for 16th as he carded a three-over 75 in Tuesday’s final round for a total of 221.  Freshman Kevin Lim finished second for the 49ers as he tied for 28th as he shot a three-over 75 for a eight-over 224.

Junior Steve Gibson recorded a nine-over 81 to finish tied for 50th with a 13-over 229, while freshman Kevin Roy finished just one stroke back as shot a eight-over 80 in the final round.  Sophomore Ricky Montanez recorded his best score of the tournament as he came away with a four-over 76 to finish tied for 86th.

Nate Page of Southern Utah won the individual medalist with a one-under 215. There were five other players tied for second place.

The 49ers are back in action as they travel to Pauma Valley, Mar. 12-13, for the Triumph at Pauma Valley hosted by San Francisco