Rhode Island placed second in the inaugural Dragon Match Play Invitational, falling 3-2 to host Drexel in the finals, with freshman Josiah Tong delivering a notable performance by earning two crucial points for the team.

By the Numbers
  • Rhode Island secured its fourth second-place finish in six events.
  • Bryson Richards was the medalist in Monday's 36-hole stroke play tournament.
Yes, But

The Rams had larger leads early in the finals but couldn't maintain them in the final holes.

State of Play
  • Rhode Island reached the finals by defeating St. Bonaventure in the semifinals.
  • Head coach Gregg Burke praised the players' performances and highlighted areas for potential improvement.
Bottom Line

Rhode Island's strong second-place finish at the Dragon Match Play Invitational, led by standout performances from Tong and others, sets a positive tone for the upcoming tournaments as the team aims for improvement and success.