Saturday, April 21, 2012

GREENVILLE, Pa. - The Westminster College men's golf team finished fifth out of 11 schools at the Thiel Spring Invitational today. The Titans shot a 338 in the par 72 course (6,321 yards).

Senior David Mlinarich (North Huntingdon, PA / Norwin) (43-39) and sophomore Ryan Avril (Jamestown, PA / Jamestown)  (42-40) tied for 13th overall with an 82.

Rounding out the finishers for Westminster were sophomore David Paladino (Jefferson Hills, PA / Thomas Jefferson) 85 (43-42), senior Nate Silvis (St. Petersburg, PA / Allegheny Clarion Valley) 89 (45-44), and freshman Ross Montanti (Gibsonia, PA / Pine-Richland) 92 (47-45).

Next up for the Titans is the 2012 PAC Championship that will take place at Cedarbrook Golf Club in Belle Vernon, Pa., with tee times beginning at 10 a.m. on Monday and 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. There is no admission charge to either event. The team champions will receive the PAC's automatic bids to the 2012 NCAA Division III Championships.

About Westminster College...
Founded in 1852 and related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster College ranks first in the nation as "Best College for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math," according to Forbes.com. Westminster, a top-tier liberal arts college, ranks third in graduation rate performance, according to U.S. News Best Colleges guide. Westminster ranked 6th among liberal arts colleges in social mobility, according to the Washington Monthly College Guide, and is one of the most affordable national liberal arts colleges in Pennsylvania. Westminster is also honored as one of "The Best 376 Colleges" by The Princeton Review, and is named to the President's Honor Roll for excellence in service learning.

Nearly 1,600 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 42 majors and nearly 100 organizations on the New Wilmington, Pa., campus. Visit www.westminster.edu/advantage to view "Advantage: Westminster" A Strategic Plan 2010-2020.