GLENEDEN BEACH, Ore. - Highlighed by a double-eagle from junior Austin Dame (pictured) in the second round, the Northwest Christian University men's golf team finished in fifth place this week and the opening Cascade Collegiate Conference event of the season. The Beacons were third among CCC teams at the Coast Collegiate Classic, hosted by Corban University at Salishan Golf Links.

Josh Goins led the Beacons, finishing tied for 13th as he posted a three round score of 228 (75-75-78). Among golfers from the CCC he was ninth.

Freshman Justin Gilbert made his collegiate debut for the Beacons and took 21st (233). His round-three 74 was the best 18 holes of the tournament for NCU. Gilbert was followed in 26th by Dame who shot a 236. On Monday, the junior shot a 77 in the second round, which included the Albatross on the par-five 10th as he holed in from 176 yards out on his second shot.

Also competing for the Beacons were Levi Dean (40th, 247) and Paul Smoot (42nd, 249). Tristan Ivie competed as an individual and was not included in the team scoring he posted a pair of 90's before having to pull out of the final round with an injury.

After the event, head coach Tyler Falk said, "The great thing about golf is it teaches character. You can't control the bounces, you can't control how imperfect the results may be, but you can control how you respond. This team represents the ability to rally behind the setbacks and stand up one more time. I saw that a lot this week. Yeah, we finished in the middle of the pack and third in conference but what we learned and how we apply it will ultimately determine our finish in the long run."

The Beacons will be right back at it next weekend, traveling to Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland for the Warner Pacific Invitational. It will be the second official conference tournament of the season.