The Binghamton golf team shot a 54-hole total of 877 (+13) to capture the title at the Mount St. Mary’s Invitational, a two-day event that concluded Tuesday at the Quail Valley Golf Course.

A record-setting performance in the second round highlighted Binghamton’s outing, as the Bearcats posted a score of 284 (-4), the lowest single-round score in the invitational’s history.

After posting a 575 (-1) score the first day of the tournament, the Bearcats entered the final round with a six-stroke advantage over second-place Bowling Green. Despite the Falcons outshooting the Bearcats during the final round by three strokes, Binghamton was able to hold its lead by shooting 302 (+14) to edge out the competition by three strokes.

Weather conditions posed a challenge to the 12 teams competing at the event. Binghamton head coach Bernie Herceg said gusting winds were present, especially on the last day.

“[We’re] apt to playing in difficult conditions, and [the players] understand what they need to do,” Herceg said. “Sometimes when they are out there playing, they are not just out there attacking everything. Pars are good in conditions like that, and if you happen to get a birdie here or there that’s even better.”

The Bearcats were led by sophomore Jack Sedgewick, who finished in third place in the individual standings with a three-round total of 217 (+1). Sedgewick shot scores of 69, 73 and 75 to record the best finish of his collegiate career. During the 3-under 69 he put up in the opening round, Sedgewick played the first nine holes at even par before opening it up on the back nine with four birdies.

“Things are starting to click for him,” Herceg said. “He is starting to get a better feel and starting [to] have some confidence and trust in the things he is working on. His ball striking was good, and he also putted really well.”

Other notable performances were by senior David Cellura and freshman Jesse Perkins, who each finished in the top-10 of the individual standings.

Cellura had the best finish of his collegiate career, taking fourth place with a three-round total of 218 (+2). He posted an even par 72 in the final round.

Perkins placed sixth in the individual standings at 219 (+4), the first top-10 finish in his young career. The freshman entered the final round tied with Sedgewick for third place, but fell to sixth after shooting a 77 during the final 18 holes.

Herceg said consistency throughout the team was key, adding that the performance helped the Bearcats gain some confidence.

Binghamton is set to tee it up again on Saturday at the Rutherford Intercollegiate Tournament, hosted by Penn State.