Ellington, Conn.--Junior Nate Chhim (Tiverton, R.I.) finished tied for eighth as the Rhode Island College men's golf team finished fourth (six teams) at the 2022 Little East Championship, hosted by Eastern Connecticut at Ellington Ridge Country Club on Oct. 6-7.
 
THE BASICS
• The Anchormen placed fourth (six teams) with a team score of 654 (334, 320). Eastern Connecticut won the title by carding a team score of 615 (311, 304).
 
• Ellington Ridge C.C. is a par-72 and measures 6,936 yards.
 
• There were 30 golfers at the event.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Chhim shot a 161 (83,78; +17) and tied for eighth place.
 
• Senior Will Niles (Warwick, R.I.) finished 10^th with a 162 (83, 79; +18).
 
• Sophomore Cameron Mello (Somerset, R.I.) carded a 165 (83, 82; +21) to tie for 14^th overall.
 
• Freshman Jasper Bruins Slot (Scituate, R.I.) shot a 166 (85, 81; +22) to finish 17^th.
 
• Sophomore Shane Mello (Somerset, R.I.) placed 22^nd with a score of 174 (85, 89; +30).