CARY, N.C. – North Carolina Central tied for second in men's Division I competition at the SAS Championship HBCU Invitational at Prestonwood Country Club on Sunday. 

The Eagles shot a two-round total of 571 to share runner-up honors with Chicago State. NCCU has now finished second twice at the tournament, which started in 2022, marking the program's best finish. 

Jamal Hutchison finished in a three-way tie for second for the Eagles at three-under-par 137. Iszac Bertagnole and Mateo Zolezzi also placed in the top 10, tying for ninth with a 143 while Nico Tucker tied for 15th with a 148. 

Hutchison opened the final round in a five-way tie for second after firing a two-under 68 on Saturday. After falling in the standings, Hutchison rallied on the back nine, making three birdies and an eagle for a one-under 69. 

Zolezzi was also impressive in the second round, firing a 69.  

Florida A&M won the men's DI title with a 555 while North Carolina A&T finished fourth with a 574 in a competitive 20-player field. Inclement weather delayed Saturday's first round, reducing the tournament from three rounds to two. 

The SAS HBCU Invitational was held in conjunction with the PGA Tour's SAS Championship. 

UP NEXT 

The Eagles will close out their fall season on Oct. 24-25 at the Fripp Island Intercollegiate in Fripp Island, S.C. 

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