Murray State University Athletics
MSU Golf Increases Lead In California Event
2/23/2009 6:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
The Murray State Men's Golf team increased their lead at the Morehead Spring Kickoff in round two at the River Ridge Golf Club in
MSU's second round 284 was three shots better than their first round on Sunday and gave them a 36-hole total of 571, ahead of second place Austin Peay with scores of 293-286=586. Eastern Kentucky was in third place at 292-294=586, and host
MSU sophomore Cameron Carrico took over the lead after 36 holes with a 4-under 68 on Monday. His first round 71 gave him a total of 139 and a three-shot lead over MSU teammate Jared Wolfe who had a 142 with scores of 69-73.
Mitchell Moore had a 71 in round two to go with his first round 72 for a 143 and a spot in fourth place in the field of 23 competitors, while Nick Newcomb fired an even-par 72 in round two after a 75 in round one for a 147 total and a spot in 10th place. Hunter Ford was in 21st place after scores of 79-74=153.
Chris Griffin, playing as an individual for MSU was in eighth place after scores of 72-73=145.
The teams are competing on the
The final round is schedule for Tuesday.
