DICKSON, Tenn. – The No. 4-ranked Dalton State men's golf team showcased resilience and precision at the Music City Collegiate, hosted by Cumberland University on Monday and Tuesday at Greystone Golf Club, winning the weather shortened tournament at 19-under par.
 
Originally scheduled for 54 holes, the tournament was reduced to 36 holes after severe storms swept through the area Monday afternoon, forcing play to halt mid-round. The second round resumed and concluded Tuesday under clearer skies, with Dalton State maintaining its momentum.
 
The Roadrunners opened strong with a 7-under first round, positioning themselves among the leaders. They followed up with an impressive 12-under second round, pulling away from the field and securing a five-shot victory over #1 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) (-14). #25 Northwestern Ohio (-11) rounded out the top three.
 
Top Team Scores:

• #4 Dalton State (Ga.): -19 (R1: -7 | R2: -12)
• #1 Lindsey Wilson (Ky.): -14
• #25 Northwestern Ohio: -11
• #21 Point (Ga.): -7
• Indiana East & #9 Indiana Wesleyan: E

ROUND 1
Dalton State opened the tournament with a 7-under-par team score, setting the tone early. Ben McFadden led the charge with a stellar 7-under 65, carding multiple birdies and avoiding major mistakes. John Brady Knight delivered a steady even-par round, while Scott Frisby added a 1-over 73. Both Barrett Loftis and Tyler Latimer posted even-par rounds, providing the depth needed to keep the Roadrunners near the top of the leaderboard after Round 1.
 
ROUND 2
The Birds came out firing on Tuesday, posting an impressive 12-under-par team score to secure the win. John Brady Knight was the star of the day, carding a 6-under 66 to vault up the leaderboard. Ben McFadden continued his strong play with a 4-under 68, finishing the tournament at 11-under overall and score the individual medalist title. Scott Frisby matched McFadden's second-round score with a 68 (-4), while Barrett Loftis and Tyler Latimer added rounds of 74 (+2) and 77 (+5) respectively. Dalton State's depth and ability to go low under pressure proved decisive in pulling away from the field.
 
UP NEXT
#4-ranked Dalton State will be back in action on Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19 at The Links at Kahite in Vonore, Tenn.
 
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