Stamper, Jegers move into top 10 in second round

Monday, October 31

Charleston, S.C.

Middle Tennessee

Daniel Island Intercollegiate

10/31/2022 3:06:00 PM | Men's Golf

Blue Raiders finish Monday in fourth place

By: Thomas Donley, MT Athletics

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Owen Stamper and Kevin Jegers made big moves in the second round of the Daniel Island Intercollegiate on Monday. Stamper ended the round tied for second individually at 146 (+2), while Jegers finished the day in a tie for ninth at 148 (+6).

The Blue Raiders head into the third round in fourth place as a team at 601 (+25). MTSU took seven strokes off its first-round score with a 297 (+9) Monday.

Stamper and Jegers moved up from a tie for 14th at the start of the round. The two carded five birdies apiece in the second round after notching two each Sunday, as Stamper carded a 71 (-1) and Jegers posted a 73 (+1). Stamper was one of five players under par in the second round.

Thanks in part to a sixth-hole eagle, Michael Barnard shaved two strokes off his first-round score for a 76 (+2) Monday. He and Tate Heintzelman are tied for 49th at 154 (+10).

Gavin Clements shot a 77 (+5) Monday to end the round tied for 75th at 159 (+15).

Playing as an individual, Carter Maneth is tied for 67th at 157 (+13).

By the Numbers
14 – The Blue Raiders recorded 14 birdies Monday after carding just eight Sunday.
4 – Four of the six Blue Raiders had lower scores in the second round than the first.
6 – Stamper is six strokes off the individual lead.

Head coach Mark McEntire on the finish to the tournament
"Great rounds today from Owen and Kevin. They have put themselves in a chance to win a golf tournament. For the team, we have to play more disciplined golf. There are not many birdies on the course, and we can't afford to miss it in the wrong spots."

Tournament Notes