NCWC Wraps up Season at USAS Championships

NCWC Wraps up Season at USAS Championships

Burlington, N.C. - North Carolina Wesleyan's golf team wrapped up its 2011-12 season over the weekend with a 6th-place showing at the USA South Conference Championships in Burlington. Freshman Lucas Norman once again led his Bishops with rounds of 74, 80 and 77 to finish 13th among the field of 35 golfers.

The three-day event was held at the par-71 Stoney Creek Golf Club where, for the first time since 2002, Greensboro College captured the title. The Pride held off a late charge by Methodist to defeat the Monarchs by five strokes. Christopher Newport placed third while Averett was a close fourth. Ferrum, Wesleyan and Shenandoah rounded out the field, respectively.

Individually, tournament medalist honors had to be decided by a playoff. Greensboro teammates Scott Novicki and Nick Peoples were tied with Methodist's Mike Duncan at six-over par. On the third playoff hole, Novicki came away with medalist accolades.

In addition to Norman, Allen-Michael Wilson tied USA South Rookie of the Year Andy Thorne with a three-day 238, while Stephen Bardswick finished just one stroke behind them. Darren Lau and Stefan Hauksson rounded out Wesleyan's scorers.

Norman's play in Burlington mirrors his solid performance at last week's Glenn Heath Memorial in Williamsburg, Va., where he carded rounds of 78 and 76 to finish 3rd. His performance earned the freshman the league's final Rookie of the Week honor of the season.

While in Burlington, Wilson was also honored at the USA South's Spring Festival Banquet for his inclusion on the All-Sportsmanship team.

The USA South Conference Championships concluded the 2011-12 golf season.