ADA, Mich. - The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) men's golf team competed in the Egypt Valley Championship hosted by Taylor University on October 7-8, led by an overall first-place finish from junior Bailey Marquart.

The Cougars golfed 54 holes at the Egypt Valley Country Club, finishing in eighth place with a total score of 1,014.

Marquart captured his first individual collegiate championship after posting round scores of 72, 79 and 75 for a three-round total of 226. Marquart's score edged out Colin Beckett from Grand Rapids Community College who finished in second place with a score of 227. 

Seth Roop tied for 23rd place with round scores of 86, 84 and 77 for a total score of 247, while Donny Dimberio finished the two-day event with a score of 265. Dylan Carvey finished with a 90-96-92 and Jackson McKee finished with a score of 288

Up next, USF men's golf will compete at the Holy Cross Saints Classic at the Warren Golf Course in Notre Dame, Ind. on October 15. 

Cougar fans can stay updated on all events and recaps with USF Athletics by visiting saintfranciscougars.com.