Fairfield’s Banas, Iona’s Burkhamer Named Geico Golfers of the Week
Men’s Golfer of the Week
Justin Burkhamer, Iona
Jr., Palm Beach, FL/Jensen Beach
Justin Burkhamer finished tied for second on the individual leaderboard to lead the Maroon & Gold at the Lonnie Barton Invitational. Burkhamer shot an opening round 72 (E) and a second round 74 (+2). He was the top MAAC finisher at the event. The Gaels finished tied for third overall among 13 teams. They were the top finishing MAAC school
Women’s Golfer of the Week
Madison Banas, Fairfield
Sr., Winnetka, IL/Loyola Academy
Madison Banas placed second in a 91-golfer field at the Lonnie Barton Invitational. She carded a 73 (+2) on Monday and added a 75 on Tuesday to finish three shots off the pace.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 11 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 39
th year of competition during the 2019-20 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.