PORTLAND, Maine-St. Joseph's College of Maine golfer Drew Mathieu captured medalist honors with an impressive 2-under-par 70 at the University of Southern Maine's Husky Classic, held at Riverside Golf Course in Portland, Maine. Mathieu's stellar performance topped a field of 38 competitors, securing his first individual victory of the 2024 fall season by a two-stroke margin.

Mathieu showcased remarkable consistency, recording 10 straight pars before birdieing the 11th hole. Despite a bogey on the 12th, his only one of the day, he rebounded with two more birdies and four pars down the stretch, edging out USM's Jaden Poirier and Nichols College's Luke Sargent, both of whom finished with even-par 72s.

Mathieu's effort contributed to the Monks' season-best team score of 317, placing them 4th out of eight teams. The event presented a challenge as players contended with cooler temperatures and windy conditions, marking their first experience with fall weather on the course.

On the Course:

• Alex Beecher  had a 81 (+9) to tie for 22nd.
• Braden Camire and Zachary Stone tied for 27th with an 83 (+11).
• Kyle Bowlan finished 38th with a score of 90 (+18). 

Team Scores:

1. Southern Maine White 302, +14 
2. Nichols College 308, +20
3. Husson 315, +27
4. Saint Joseph's 317, +29 
5. Southern Maine Navy 318, +30
6. U New England 321, +33 
7. Maine Maritime 329, +41

Up Next:
Mathieu and the Monks will compete at the Maine Maritime Academy Mariner Invitational, set for Tuesday, September 24th, at Augusta Country Club.