Bethune-Cookman sweeps titles in PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship

Published February 05, 2015

Bethune-Cookman swept the men's and women's titles for the second straight year Sunday in the PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship.

Bethune-Cookman won its seventh title in the Division I men's competition and its tournament-record 11th in the women's division, completing a sweep for the fourth time in the 54-hole event.

The women's team, tied with Chicago State after two rounds, had a 4-over 292 total in the finale on PGA Golf Club's Ryder Course to win by six strokes. Chicago State was second, followed by Houston-Victoria. Heather Shake of the Houston-Victoria had three straight 74s to take medalist honors in the team division.

In the men's tournament, Bethune-Cookman beat Florida A&M by eight strokes on the Wanamaker Course. Alabama State University was third, 11 strokes back of Bethune-Cookman.

Rafael Abad led Bethune Cookman, closing with a 1-under 71 for a 2-over 218 total.

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