The Fairfield University men’s golf team finished in sixth place, ahead of MAAC foe Rider, at the Mount St. Mary’s Fall Classic.  The Stags shot 301-308, for a two-day 609, +33, in the event held at the par-72 Quail Valley Golf Course in Littlestown, Pa.

R.J. Zielinzki was the Stags top finisher in the two-day event, with a +5, 149, good for a tie for ninth place.  He was fourth best on day one with a round of 73 and than carded a 76 in round two.  Rob Tarallo was the Stags next finisher, in 26th place, with back-to-back rounds of 77, good for a +10, 144. 

Nick Gliozzo finished a stroke back of Tarallo, in a 27th place tie, with a 78-77, +11, 145.  William Onstott was also in the tie for 27th, shooting 77-78 at the event.  Kevin Fitzpatrick rounded out the Stags effort, tying for 41st place.  He shot 74-84, for a +14, 158.

Sean Davy of Hofstra and Tyler Brewington of Rider finished with matching 143 scores, minus-one, to share individual honors.  The host Mountaineers captured the crown at +14, 590 (291-299)

The Fairfield men are finishing up the fall schedule Monday and Tuesday at the NEIGA Championship.