Thunderwolves set regional record

SUNY Niagara set a new Region III single-round team record with 291 strokes as it won the season-opening Tompkins-Cortland Invitational on Friday afternoon at Elm Tree Golf Course.

Sophomore Adam Firkins shot an even-par 71 to earn medalist honors. Classmates Eliel Rodriguez (72) and Ryan Kates (73) rounded out the top three finishers at the event.

Freshman Finn Graham tied for fourth with a 75, sophomore Teddy Swiech tied for seventh with a 77 and freshman Anthony Gagliardi was 12th with a 79.

The tournament victory was the 50th in the career of veteran head coach Matthew Oleski.