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Three Bears Place Inside Top 25 as Northern Colorado Takes Seventh at Golden Nugget Invitational
3/3/2026 2:18:00 PM | Men's Golf
LAKE CHARLES, LA – Northern Colorado men's golf wrapped up play at the Golden Nugget Invitational with a seventh-place finish in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Northern Colorado was led by Kaelen Dulany, who finished tied for 19th at 4-under-par for the tournament. Thomas Barnes Grimes and Cooper Tate followed closely behind, each posting 3-under totals to finish tied for 25th and give the Bears three players inside the top 25 in the final standings.
Matias Koropeski continued the balanced team performance with a 2-under-par total, finishing tied for 30th overall. Rounding out the team scoring, Tommie Clark concluded the tournament at 15-over-par and finished 67th.
Competing as an individual, Rowan MacDonald posted a 12-over-par total and finished tied for 64th in the individual standings.
Northern Colorado completed the tournament in seventh place on the team leader board after a steady three-round performance at the Golden Nugget Invitational.
INDIVIDUAL LEADERBOARD
T19. Kaelen Dulany (-4)
T25. Thomas Barnes Grimes (-3)
T25. Cooper Tate (-3)
T30. Matias Koropeski (-2)
67. Tommie Clark (+15)
IND
T64. Rowan MacDonald (+12)
TEAM LEADERBOARD
1 LAMAR
2 UTSA
3 TARLETON STATE
4 ABILENE CHRISTIAN
5 ULM
6 WICHITA STATE
7 NORTHERN COLORADO
8 OAKLAND
9 USC UPSTATE
10 TROY
UP NEXT: After a few weeks away from competition, the Bears will return to action at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, hosted by Wyoming in Maricopa, Arizona at Southern Dunes Golf Club. The two-day tournament is set to begin Tuesday, March 31, and conclude Wednesday, April 1.
UP & DOWN CLUB
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Northern Colorado was led by Kaelen Dulany, who finished tied for 19th at 4-under-par for the tournament. Thomas Barnes Grimes and Cooper Tate followed closely behind, each posting 3-under totals to finish tied for 25th and give the Bears three players inside the top 25 in the final standings.
Matias Koropeski continued the balanced team performance with a 2-under-par total, finishing tied for 30th overall. Rounding out the team scoring, Tommie Clark concluded the tournament at 15-over-par and finished 67th.
Competing as an individual, Rowan MacDonald posted a 12-over-par total and finished tied for 64th in the individual standings.
Northern Colorado completed the tournament in seventh place on the team leader board after a steady three-round performance at the Golden Nugget Invitational.
INDIVIDUAL LEADERBOARD
T19. Kaelen Dulany (-4)
T25. Thomas Barnes Grimes (-3)
T25. Cooper Tate (-3)
T30. Matias Koropeski (-2)
67. Tommie Clark (+15)
IND
T64. Rowan MacDonald (+12)
TEAM LEADERBOARD
1 LAMAR
2 UTSA
3 TARLETON STATE
4 ABILENE CHRISTIAN
5 ULM
6 WICHITA STATE
7 NORTHERN COLORADO
8 OAKLAND
9 USC UPSTATE
10 TROY
UP NEXT: After a few weeks away from competition, the Bears will return to action at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic, hosted by Wyoming in Maricopa, Arizona at Southern Dunes Golf Club. The two-day tournament is set to begin Tuesday, March 31, and conclude Wednesday, April 1.
UP & DOWN CLUB
The Up & Down Club strengthens UNC Men's Golf by providing resources that elevate the student-athlete experience—supporting travel, enhancing opportunities and elevated nutrition to help the Bears compete at a high level. Your investment ensures the program continues building a strong foundation for sustained success.
Give to the Up & Down Club today!
FOLLOW THE BEARS
Fans can follow and stay up to date on all the Bear action online and on social media. Follow the Bears on Instagram (@UNC_BearsMGolf)
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