GROTON, Conn. – Paced by a third-place finish from Garrett Kendall, the Wentworth Institute of Technology golf team opened its season with a second-place finish at the Mitchell College Invitational.

Kendall, playing in his first collegiate match, carded a four-over 75 to tie for third as the Leopards shot a 318 on the day. Eastern Connecticut won with a 298, with Western Connecticut finishing third (326) and the host Mariners placing fourth (351).

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Fellow rookie Jon Dumais was the second Leopard to crack the top 10 as he carded a 78 in his collegiate debut to tie for eighth.
• Pablo Artero finished with an 82, good for 12th place.
• Ethan Lackner was a stroke behind Artero, tying for 13th place with an 83.
• Dan Clapp also competed for the Black & Gold, finishing 17th with a 94.

NEXT UP:

• Wentworth competes next at the Warrior Invitational in Ellington, Conn., on Tuesday, September 17.

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