DOUGLASVILLE, GA – The Southern Virginia University men's golf team competed against a strong field at the West Pines Collegiate Invitational, hosted by Oglethorpe University, finishing 19th overall.

The Knights competed in a 54-hole tournament on the 6,801-yard, par-71 course, with 36 holes played on the opening day. Freshman Zachary Shipp led the way for Southern Virginia, starting strong with six birdies during the opening 36 holes and finishing the tournament tied for 41st at +6.

The Knights' strongest round came during the second round, as Shipp finished at 1-under, Caden Bertagnole carded a 2-over round that included an eagle, while Will Agnew and Marcus McAllister each finished at 3-over. Andrew Huff rounded out the Knights with a 7-over performance.

Southern Virginia closed out the tournament with Shipp tied for 41st at +6, Bertagnole tied for 81st at +14, Agnew tied for 89th at +16, McAllister tied for 105th at +20, and Huff finishing 125th at +30.

The Knights will take a short break before returning to action on Oct. 12 at the Pfeiffer Fall Invitational. Southern Virginia's B and C Teams will compete in the 36-hole, two-day tournament. The Knights last competed at Pfeiffer in 2024, when Bertagnole claimed the individual title and Southern Virginia captured the team championship.