MIAMI LAKES, Fla. - The Lynn University men's golf team delivered a strong and steady performance at the 2026 Battle at the Lakes, finishing fifth overall at +12 while competing against a deep South Region field. The Fighting Knights were led by senior Andres Asin, who paced the Blue and White with a top-15 finish and a final-round 67, as Lynn showcased consistency across all three rounds and continued to build momentum heading into the postseason.
 
The Battle at the Lakes
Tournament Standing: 5th of 18 teams (876, +12)
Team Winner: USC Beaufort (-22)
Individual Winner: Dylan Allen, USC Beaufort (-10)
Location: Miami Lakes Golf Club | Par 72 | 7129 Yards | Miami Lakes, Fla.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Fighting Knights opened the tournament with a +5 (293) in round one before posting rounds of 291 (+3) and 292 (+4) to finish at +12 for the event
- Lynn finished fifth overall, trailing only USC Beaufort (-22), Saint Leo (-9), Palm Beach Atlantic (+1) and Barry (+3) in a loaded South Region field
- Senior standout Andres Asin led the Blue and White, tying for 11th overall at -2, highlighted by a stellar final-round 67 (-5) for one of the best rounds in the entire field
- Asin's final round surge featured consistent scoring throughout the day, helping Lynn close the tournament on a strong note
- Simon Roessler added another top-25 finish for Lynn, tying for 21st at +1, while playing steady golf across all three rounds (74-71-72)
- Matthew DePinto contributed with a T-41 finish at +6, while Sebastiano Mascia (T-57, +11) and Cole Ropicky (T-67, +13) rounded out the team scoring
- As a team, Lynn ranked third in the field on par 3 scoring (3.07, +4) and sixth on par 5s (4.77, -13), showing strength on shorter and scoring holes throughout the tournament
- The Fighting Knights totaled 47 birdies across the three rounds, ranking sixth among all teams, while limiting big mistakes with just nine double bogeys
- Lynn remained consistent throughout the event, finishing inside the top five after each round and holding its position against several nationally-ranked programs
- The Blue and White closed the tournament with composure, avoiding large swings on the leaderboard and capitalizing on scoring opportunities down the stretch
 
UP NEXT:
The men's golf team will get prepared for the SSC Championship tournament, set for Apr. 18-21.