PALM HARBOR, Fla. –The Nova Southeastern University men's golf team finished second at the Copperhead Championship on Tuesday at Innisbrook Golf Resort. The Sharks were led by Elias Mardeni, who climbed the leaderboard throughout the three round tournament to claim the individual title at five under-par (-5).



TEAM WINNER: Florida Southern
INDIVIDUAL WINNER: Elias Mardeni (Nova Southeastern) – Five Under Par (-5)
LOCATION: Innisbrook Golf Resort | Palm Harbor, Fla.
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Elias Mardeni (-5) led the Sharks with an impressive run to the top of the leaderboard, finishing first individually after three rounds of competition. Mardeni continued to move up the standings throughout the tournament before putting together his best round on Tuesday. He fired a five under-par 65, including an impressive 30 on the front nine, to finish at five under and secure the individual championship. His strong finish capped off a consistent effort throughout the tournament and helped highlight the Sharks' second place team finish.

Ivan Ponsdomenech (-2) finished tied for fourth individually at two under par. Ponsdomenech closed with a three under-par 68 in the final round, earning a top-five finish and contributing to a strong showing for Nova Southeastern.

Jorge Berea (+1) finished tied for 14th at one over par. Berea recorded a one under-par 69 in the final round to close out the tournament and give the Sharks another solid finish among the top 15.



The Sharks will return to action at the Citrus Intercollegiate on October 19-20 at ChampionsGate Golf Club in Orlando, Fla. Nova Southeastern will look to build on its second place team finish as Mardeni and the Sharks head into their next tournament. To keep up to date on Sharks Men's Golf, follow the Sharks on Instagram and X at @NSU_MGolf, or visit NSUSharks.com.