University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Eagle Golfers Rank Fourth at Memphis Tournament
10/8/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
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Eagle Golfers Rank Fourth at Memphis Tournament
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Southern Miss men's golf team finished the first day of the Hillman Robbins Memorial Intercollegiate ranked fourth, after shooting 301-301 -- 602 at Big Creek Golf Club in Millington, Tenn.
South Alabama turned in a team score of 298-290 -- 588 and holds a two-shot lead over Jacksonville State (300-290 -- 590), going into the final round. UCF ranks third after shooting 300-295 -- 595.
Justin Emil and Matt Wofford lead the Golden Eagles, sharing 11th place. Emil carded 72-78 -- 150, and Wofford finished with 76-74 -- 150.
Shane Rushing and Danny Dennis share 17th place, as Rushing scored 77-74 -- 151, and Dennis shot 76-75 -- 151. Ben Snow is tied for 44th with 78-78 -- 156.
Ryan Gildersleeve of South Alabama has the individual lead after 36 holes with a two-under par of 72-70 -- 142.
Final round action is slated to begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct 8.
Hillman Robbins Memorial Intercollegiate
Big Creek Golf Club, Millington, Tenn.
Par: 72
Yardage: 7,052
School 1st 2nd Total
1. South Alabama 298 290 588 +12
2. J'ville St. 300 290 590 +14
3. Central Florida 300 295 595 +19
4. Southern Miss 301 301 602 +26
5. Memphis 308 297 605 +29
6. Austin Peay St. 306 304 610 +34
7. M. Tenn. St. 314 299 613 +37
8. Marquette 303 311 614 +38
9. Morehead State 316 299 615 +39
10. Memphis-Gray 316 301 617 +41
Oral Roberts 313 304 617 +41
12. DePaul 308 314 622 +46
13. Saint Louis 314 312 626 +50
14. E. Illinois 317 310 627 +51
Cincinnati 314 313 627 +51
16. Troy State 312 319 631 +55
