Bertagnole started out his sophomore campaign with top six finishes in two events last month. The second-year golfer shined at the Ironwood Collegiate Classic as he tied for first out of 90 golfers with an eight-under 208 (66-70-72) score. Bertagnole’s performance as the meet was highlighted by a six-under 66 throughout the first 18 holes. The 90-person field featured athletes from 14 different schools including the likes of Georgetown, East Carolina, Old Dominion and High Point. Additionally, the Pinehurst, NC native tied for sixth out of 30 athletes at the Thomas W. Dortch Jr. HBCU Golf Classic as he shot a one-over 73 in the one round competition. Bertagnole finished September with an impressive 70.3 stroke average across four rounds. This is the second consecutive year a NCCU golfer has earned NEC Golfer of the Month honors with Jamal Hutchison attaining the achievement last season.