UNCG blasts High Point to retain Carolina Cup

NEW LONDON, N.C. – For the seventh time in eight years, UNC Greensboro claimed the Carolina Cup title in its annual Ryder Cup-style event with neighboring High Point, winning 11-1/2 to 1/2 on Saturday at the Old North State Club.

UNCG won all eight individual matches and three of the four pairs matches. The remaining pairs match finished in a draw. Drew Younts had the most impressive win, defeating Andrew Mespelt 5 and 4.

"The team played very well and it's a good start to our spring.," said UNCG coach Terrance Stewart. "With continued hard work and attention to detail, I expect us to continue our progress in three weeks at the Cleveland Golf Collegiate. This was a complete team effort with every player winning their individual matches, I am very proud of them."

UNCG will next play at the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Intercollegiate in Aiken SC on March 10 and 11.

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2008 Carolina Cup - Old North State Club, New London, NC

UNCG 11.5, HPU  0.5

Nathan Stamey (UNCG) def. Marc Issler, 3 and 2

Kyle Sonday (UNCG) def. Zach Pranger, 4 and 3

Team UNCG def. HPU, 2-up

Will Bowman (UNCG) def. Andrew Borsuk, 4 and 3

Darragh Coghlan (UNCG) def. Hogan Nance, 4 and 3

Team UNCG def. HPU, 3 and 2

John Isenhour (UNCG) def. Evan LaRocque, 1-up

Drew Younts (UNCG) def. Andrew Mespelt, 5 and 4

Team UNCG def. HPU, 3 and 2

David Heyen (UNCG) def. DJ Dougherty, 2 and 1

Brad Cline (UNCG) def. Nick Goins, 1-up

Team Halved

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