FLORENCE, S.C. - Casey Johnson was one-over par on Tuesday and finished in 15th place overall with a 69-77-73=219 (+3) at the Southern Conference tournament. Appalachian State University men's golf placed eighth overall at 290-306-295=891 (+27).
One stroke behind Johnson, fellow senior Jacob Eggers tied for 19th place at 74-77-69=220 (+4). Tuesday's 69 was his lowest round of the season.
Dustin Hudson carded a 73-76-75=224 (+8) to tie for 31st while Lance Wheeler placed 39th 74-76-78=228 (+12). Jake Wiesehan followed at 77-81-82=240 (+24) in 53rd.
Furman's Austin Reeves took home the individual title at 207 (-9), five strokes ahead of teammate Garland Ferrell, Elon's Jayson Judy and UNC Greensboro's Ryan Heisey.
The Paladins took home the team title as well, at 849 (-15). Georgia Southern finished second, 16 strokes off the lead, while UNCG was third, at 867 (+2).
The Mountaineers return to the course on May 1-2 at Virginia's Cavalier Classic.
Team Standings
1. Furman 280-279-290=849 -15
2. Georgia Southern 290-286-289=865 +1
3. UNC Greensboro 290-280-297=867 +3
4. Elon 295-289-290=874 +10
5. Western Carolina 295-292-291=878 +14
6. College of Charleston 297-290-299=886 +22
7. Chattanooga 295-294-298=887 +23
8. Appalachian State 290-306-295=891 +27
9. Wofford 305-290-300=895 +31
10. Davidson 302-302-300=904 +40
11. Samford 305-299-308=912 +48
All-Conference
Stephan Jaeger, Chattanooga
Derek Rende, Chattanooga
Daniel Bowden, Furman
Garland Ferrell, Furman
Austin Reeves, Furman
Ryan Zabroske, Georgia Southern
Robert Hoadley, UNC Greensboro
Ricky Stout, Western Carolina
Mark Joye, Wofford
Garrett Medeiros, Wofford
All-Freshman
Steven Fox, Chattanooga
Florian Sander, Georgia Southern
Robert Hoadley, UNC Greensboro
Casey O'Toole, Samford
Mark Joye, Wofford
Player of the Year
Stephan Jaeger, Chattanooga
Freshman of the Year
Mark Joye, Wofford
Coach of the Year
Todd Satterfield, Furman
