HAMPSTEAD, Md.--Freshman Andy Alger fired a seven-over 78 to lead the Hood College men's golf team to a narrow three-stroke victory (333-336) over Capital Athletic Conference rival Villa Julie College Thursday at the Piney Branch Golf Club.

Alger, a native of Frederick and product of Brunswick High School, was edged by Villa Julie's Matthew Lukehart for medalist honors by a single stroke. Junior Ryan Junghans carded a nine-over 80 to finish third while the freshman tandem of Evan Chaney (87) and Aaron Prescott (88) placed fifth and sixth, respectively. Newcomers Daniel Reid shot a 107 and finished 12th to round out the Hood contingent.

Hood has a pair of fall invitationals remaining -- Monday at Franklin & Marshall and Tuesday at Gettysburg.