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Northern Colorado Wins Shark Invitational in Playoff Thriller
4/14/2026 2:34:00 PM | Men's Golf
GLEN COVE, N.Y. - Northern Colorado men's golf team battled through a dramatic and tightly contested third round at the Nassau Country Club, ultimately finishing tied with Bryant after 54 holes before winning a playoff hole to move into first place at the Shark Invitational.
At the end of Round three, UNC and the Bryant Bulldogs were deadlocked at the top of the team leader board at nine-over par, forcing a sudden-death playoff to determine the team leader. The Bears rose to the moment under pressure, securing the playoff hole to take the top spot at the Shark Invitational.
In the playoff hole, all five players were eligible to compete, with the format being five vs five and counting the best four scores. Kaelen Dulany, who had been unable to participate earlier in the day due to injury sustained that morning, felt improved as the round progressed and was able to return for the playoff.
The team delivered a strong performance, recording four pars and a birdie from Dulany. Key clutch par putts were made by Koropeski and Barnes Grimes to secure the result.
Northern Colorado was paced in Round three by strong individual performances throughout the lineup. Matias Koropeski led the way with a 2-under 68, posting a 32 on the front nine before closing with a 36 on the back. Thomas Barnes Grimes also delivered a steady 68, matching Koropeski with a balanced 34–34 split across both nines.
Cooper Tate added another key counting score with a 69, highlighted by a strong closing stretch on the back nine where he turned in a 33 after an opening 36.
Tommie Clark rounded out the scoring for the Bears with a 72, carding a 37 on the front nine and a 35 on the back to help keep UNC in contention throughout the round.
TEAM LEADERBOARD:
1 Northern Colorado
2 Bryant
3 Sacred Heart
4 Weber State
5 Fairfield
T6 Long Island
T6 Manhattan
T8 New Haven
T8 FDU
10 Holy Cross
T11 Monmouth
T11 Adelphi
13 Siena
14 Hartford
15 Wagner
PLAYER LEADERBOARD:
T4 Matias Koropeski (+1)
T4 Thomas Barnes Grimes (+1)
T20 Tommie Clark (+7)
T35 Cooper Tate (+11)
N/A Kaelen Dulany
GIVE FOR THE W: After a dominant win at the Shark Invitational, keep the Bears' momentum going by making a gift to the Up & Down Club today. Your support fuels UNC Men's Golf and provides the resources our student-athletes need as they prepare for a Big Sky Championship run.
NEXT TEE: The Bears will now turn their focus to the Big Sky Conference Tournament. The three-day event is scheduled for April 27–29 in Litchfield, Arizona, at Wigwam Golf Club.
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)
At the end of Round three, UNC and the Bryant Bulldogs were deadlocked at the top of the team leader board at nine-over par, forcing a sudden-death playoff to determine the team leader. The Bears rose to the moment under pressure, securing the playoff hole to take the top spot at the Shark Invitational.
In the playoff hole, all five players were eligible to compete, with the format being five vs five and counting the best four scores. Kaelen Dulany, who had been unable to participate earlier in the day due to injury sustained that morning, felt improved as the round progressed and was able to return for the playoff.
The team delivered a strong performance, recording four pars and a birdie from Dulany. Key clutch par putts were made by Koropeski and Barnes Grimes to secure the result.
Northern Colorado was paced in Round three by strong individual performances throughout the lineup. Matias Koropeski led the way with a 2-under 68, posting a 32 on the front nine before closing with a 36 on the back. Thomas Barnes Grimes also delivered a steady 68, matching Koropeski with a balanced 34–34 split across both nines.
Cooper Tate added another key counting score with a 69, highlighted by a strong closing stretch on the back nine where he turned in a 33 after an opening 36.
Tommie Clark rounded out the scoring for the Bears with a 72, carding a 37 on the front nine and a 35 on the back to help keep UNC in contention throughout the round.
TEAM LEADERBOARD:
1 Northern Colorado
2 Bryant
3 Sacred Heart
4 Weber State
5 Fairfield
T6 Long Island
T6 Manhattan
T8 New Haven
T8 FDU
10 Holy Cross
T11 Monmouth
T11 Adelphi
13 Siena
14 Hartford
15 Wagner
PLAYER LEADERBOARD:
T4 Matias Koropeski (+1)
T4 Thomas Barnes Grimes (+1)
T20 Tommie Clark (+7)
T35 Cooper Tate (+11)
N/A Kaelen Dulany
GIVE FOR THE W: After a dominant win at the Shark Invitational, keep the Bears' momentum going by making a gift to the Up & Down Club today. Your support fuels UNC Men's Golf and provides the resources our student-athletes need as they prepare for a Big Sky Championship run.
NEXT TEE: The Bears will now turn their focus to the Big Sky Conference Tournament. The three-day event is scheduled for April 27–29 in Litchfield, Arizona, at Wigwam Golf Club.
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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