Blue Raiders slip to 14th in second round of Trinity Forest Invitational

Monday, October 3

Dallas, Texas

Middle Tennessee

Trinity Forest Invitational

10/3/2022 3:06:00 PM | Men's Golf

By: Thomas Donley, MT Athletics

DALLAS, Texas — Middle Tennessee men's golf could not overcome a poor front nine Monday as it fell to a tie for 14th at 585 (+9) at the Trinity Forest Invitational. The Blue Raiders recorded 10 birdies on the back nine but carded a 296 (+8) for the round.

Owen Stamper and Carter Maneth ended the second round tied for 31st at 144 (E). Stamper carded a 73 (+1), going 3-under on the back nine, to lead the team Monday. Maneth finished the round with a 74 (+2), birdieing two of his final three holes of the day.

Michael Barnard matched Maneth's 74 (+2) Monday, ending the round in a tie for 52nd at 148 (+4). Gavin Clements finished strong with a bogey-free 3-under back nine to record a 75 (+3) for the round. He is tied for 62nd at 149 (+5).

Kevin Jegers rounds out the Blue Raider lineup at 155 (+11), tied for 87th individually.

By the Numbers
7 – Barnard, Maneth and Stamper lead the Blue Raiders with seven birdies apiece through two rounds.
30 – MTSU has recorded 30 birdies in the tournament.

Head coach Mark McEntire on the Blue Raiders' struggles and resurgence
"It was a rough front nine this morning. It was just one of those days, and the harder we tried, the worse we got. I was very proud of the way they responded on the back nine. -3 from Gavin and Owen helped get us in position to have a solid finish with a good round tomorrow."

Blue Raider Notes