EL MECERO, Calif. – Enrique Marin had a final round 77 to tie for 10^th at the El Mecero Classic as the Vandals also finished 10^th in the tournament that wrapped up Friday.
 
"This course is very fair but punishing of missed shots," coach David Nuhn said. "That's the way it should be. We want to hit quality shots and best tested in the right ways."
 
Nuhn said, despite inclement weather adding to the degree of difficulty, he liked what he saw in his young team.
 
"I was really proud of the fight in them today," he said. "They battled all 18 holes."
 
He had particular praise for freshman J.T. Bloomer, who had a 75 Friday to pull into a tie for 55^th.
 
"Two of his three scores counted for us," Nuhn said. "It's important to note that a freshman can come in and help us in that way."
 
Also for the Vandals, Ryan Porch tied for 47^th (234), Ethan Atherstone tied for 60^th (238) and Brock Anderson was 74^th (249). Hayden Ritter had a 79 Friday and had just one score Thursday (75).
 
The Vandals combined for a 925 after their 304 Friday. Seattle University won the tournament with an 894. UC Davis'  Ben Corfee was the medalist with a one-under 215.