Troy University Athletics
Trojans Still 19th After Two Rounds
3/21/2010 3:00:00 AM | Golf (M)
Greenville, S.C. – Chattanooga's Steven Fox fired a four-under par 68 to grab sole possession of first place and help the Mocs into a three-stroke lead over Clemson after two rounds at the 41st Annual Furman Intercollegiate at the par-72, 6,994-yard Furman University Golf Course on Saturday.
The Troy Trojans improved by four shots on Saturday, but remain in 19th place in the 24-team field. The Trojans are 40 shots behind the tournament leading Mocs, but just 15 shots back of Kennesaw State for 10th.
Fox (70-68=138) birdied six holes, including four in a row, to guide Chattanooga (289-291=580) to a three-over 291. The Mocs lead second place Clemson (289-294=583) by three strokes and hold an 11-stroke advantage over third place Old Dominion (293-298=591) entering Sunday's final round.
Furman (305-290=595) recorded the best team score of the round with a two-over 290 to climb from 14th place into fourth.
The Trojans top three players are all tied for 69th in the 135-player field. Justin Eaves (77-78=155), Zach Portemont (78-77=155) and Reid Merritt (78-77=155) are all tied just one shot ahead of teammate Rourke Van Der Spuy (80-76=156). Chase Whitehead (79-80=159) rounds out the Trojans in the event.
Sunday's final round action begins at 8 a.m. with teams teeing off of both No. 1 and No. 10. The Paladins, playing with Western Carolina and Presbyterian, tee-off on the front nine beginning at noon. The final pairing of Chattanooga, Clemson and Old Dominion tees off at 1 p.m. on the front nine.
Fans can follow live scoring of the tournament at www.golfstat.com.
The Troy Trojans improved by four shots on Saturday, but remain in 19th place in the 24-team field. The Trojans are 40 shots behind the tournament leading Mocs, but just 15 shots back of Kennesaw State for 10th.
Fox (70-68=138) birdied six holes, including four in a row, to guide Chattanooga (289-291=580) to a three-over 291. The Mocs lead second place Clemson (289-294=583) by three strokes and hold an 11-stroke advantage over third place Old Dominion (293-298=591) entering Sunday's final round.
Furman (305-290=595) recorded the best team score of the round with a two-over 290 to climb from 14th place into fourth.
The Trojans top three players are all tied for 69th in the 135-player field. Justin Eaves (77-78=155), Zach Portemont (78-77=155) and Reid Merritt (78-77=155) are all tied just one shot ahead of teammate Rourke Van Der Spuy (80-76=156). Chase Whitehead (79-80=159) rounds out the Trojans in the event.
Sunday's final round action begins at 8 a.m. with teams teeing off of both No. 1 and No. 10. The Paladins, playing with Western Carolina and Presbyterian, tee-off on the front nine beginning at noon. The final pairing of Chattanooga, Clemson and Old Dominion tees off at 1 p.m. on the front nine.
Fans can follow live scoring of the tournament at www.golfstat.com.
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