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Dennis Switzer

Golf, Men

Benedict, Cousley, Win Paine Invitational Golf Tournament

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Rajai Cousley fired a four-over 76 to earn medalist honors at the Paine College Invitational and help lead the Benedict College men's golf team to a victory on Tuesday at the Jones Creek Golf Club.

Benedict fired a team score of 335 to beat runner-up Morehouse College, which shot a 344. Johnson C. Smith was third with a 359, followed by St. Augustine's College (372) and Paine College (436).

Cousley's 76 was the top score of the day, edging Sam Cudjoe of St. Augustine's by two strokes.

William Edwards fired an 81 to tie for third overtall, Marques Edwards shot an 88 to finish in a tie for 10th. Ignacio Espina and Sam Smith each shot 90 to finish tied for 13th. Joshua Calhoun (106, 23rd) and Ceasar Nieto (115, 25th) rounded out the Benedict scores.

The men's golf team wrapped up the fall part of their schedule. The next match will be March 11 and 12 at the J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate Tournament in Monroe, N.C., hosted by Wingate University.

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Players Mentioned

Joshua Calhoun

Joshua Calhoun

Junior
Rajai Cousley

Rajai Cousley

5' 10"
Senior
Caesar Nieto

Caesar Nieto

5' 7"
Junior
Ignacio Espina

Ignacio Espina

5' 8"
Sophomore
Sam Smith

Sam Smith

5' 6"
Freshman
William Edwards

William Edwards

6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Joshua Calhoun

Joshua Calhoun

Junior
Rajai Cousley

Rajai Cousley

5' 10"
Senior
Caesar Nieto

Caesar Nieto

5' 7"
Junior
Ignacio Espina

Ignacio Espina

5' 8"
Sophomore
Sam Smith

Sam Smith

5' 6"
Freshman
William Edwards

William Edwards

6' 0"
Sophomore