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U.S. Naval Academy Fall Invitational

September 13-14, 2003

 Oakley Fires 68 to Lead Hens; Lowest Score by UD Player since 1982

J.J. Oakley's 68 Sunday was the best score for a UD golfer in over 20 years
ANNAPOLIS, MD -- University of Delaware sophomore J.J. Oakley fired the lowest round by a Blue Hen golfer in over 20 years with a three-under par 68 Sunday to place sixth overall and lead UD to a 10th place team finish at the Navy Fall Golf Invitational Sunday at the 6,611-yard U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club course.

Oakley, a native of Lewes, DE and a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, carded a 74 Saturday followed by a career-best 68 Sunday to finish tied for sixth place at 142. His 68 was the second lowest score ever recorded for 18 holes by a UD player, matching a 68 shot by Jim Kania at Newark (DE) Country Club on April 20, 1982.

Kevin Gallagher's 66 on May 3, 1987 at Hog Neck Golf Club in Easton, MD is the school record. Oakley's 68 was seven strokes better than his previous collegiate career-low of 75 set last season.

Oakley's play led Delaware to a team score of 595 and a 10th place finish in the 14-team field. Georgetown won the tournament team title with a 36-hole score of 565, outdistancing runner-up Towson by 24 strokes. George Washington was third at 584 followed by Winthrop (586), and host Navy (587).

Navy was led by the play of individual medalist Billy Hurley, who followed a 69 Saturday with an incredible 10-under par 61 Sunday to finish at 130, seven strokes better than runner-up Nick Cook of Georgetown (70-67=137) and Matt Johnson of Winthrop (68-69=137).

Also for Delaware, junior Dan Spiker (77-72=149) and freshman Joe McLister (74-75=149) tied for 30th place, sophomore B.J. Jaworski placed 60th (75-82=157), and freshman Tyler Kupper was 62nd overall (78-80=158).

Delaware will return to action Sept. 29 at the Rehoboth Beach Fall (DE) Invitational hosted by George Washington University at Kings Creek Country Club.

AGATE:

Final Team Standings (36 holes): 1. Georgetown - 565; 2. Towson - 579; 3. George Washington - 584; 4. Winthrop - 586; 5. Navy - 587; 6. Rutgers - 588; 7. William & Mary, Saint Joseph's - 593; 9. Temple - 594; 10. Delaware, Pennsylvania - 595; 12. George Mason - 600; 13. Navy Gold - 619; 14. Seton Hall - 621.

Top 10 Finishers: 1. Billy Hurley (Navy), 69-61=130; 2. Nick Cook (Georgetown), 70-67=137, Matt Johnson (Winthrop), 68-69=137; 4. James Farrah (Georgetown), 68-70=138; 5. Gary Barton (W&M), 69-71=140.

Delaware Finishers: 6. J.J. Oakley, 74-68=142; 30. Dan Spiker, 77-72=149; 30. Joe McLister, 74-75=149; 60. B.J. Jaworski, 75-82=157; 62. Tyler Kupper, 78-80=158.

 

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