Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Sunday, October 9
Jonesborough, Tenn.
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Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate
Blue Raiders finish strong in first round of Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate
10/9/2022 3:00:00 PM | Men's Golf
MTSU records 13 birdies over its final nine holes of the day
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee men's golf finished the first round of the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate with 13 birdies on its final nine holes, ending the day tied for fifth at 286 (-2). Owen Stamper, Carter Maneth and Michael Barnard led MTSU with scores of 71 (-1) in the first round.
Stamper recorded five of his team-high six birdies over his final nine holes. He, Maneth and Barnard are tied for 20th individually.
Barnard recorded three birdies and no bogeys on his final eight holes of the day after starting 2-over through four holes. Maneth started the day with birdies on two of his first five holes. A pair of bogeys brought him back to even par before he closed the round with a birdie on hole 9.
Gavin Clements recorded three birdies with no bogeys over his final seven holes. He ended the day tied for 38th at 73 (+1).
Kevin Jegers started strong, birdieing three of his first four holes. He finished the day with five birdies, but two bogeys and two double bogeys limited him to a 74 (+2) and a tie for 48th.
By the Numbers
22 – The Blue Raiders' 22 birdies are tied for the most among the field through one round.
-2 – MTSU was 2-under on par 3 holes to lead all teams.
6 - Stamper's six birdies are tied for the individual lead.
Head coach Mark McEntire on the Blue Raiders' start to the tournament
"I am happy with the start for the team today. We hung in there and turned in a nice round without our best stuff. Good to see some red numbers today. Let's make a move tomorrow."
Tournament Notes
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Stamper recorded five of his team-high six birdies over his final nine holes. He, Maneth and Barnard are tied for 20th individually.
Barnard recorded three birdies and no bogeys on his final eight holes of the day after starting 2-over through four holes. Maneth started the day with birdies on two of his first five holes. A pair of bogeys brought him back to even par before he closed the round with a birdie on hole 9.
Gavin Clements recorded three birdies with no bogeys over his final seven holes. He ended the day tied for 38th at 73 (+1).
Kevin Jegers started strong, birdieing three of his first four holes. He finished the day with five birdies, but two bogeys and two double bogeys limited him to a 74 (+2) and a tie for 48th.
By the Numbers
22 – The Blue Raiders' 22 birdies are tied for the most among the field through one round.
-2 – MTSU was 2-under on par 3 holes to lead all teams.
6 - Stamper's six birdies are tied for the individual lead.
Head coach Mark McEntire on the Blue Raiders' start to the tournament
"I am happy with the start for the team today. We hung in there and turned in a nice round without our best stuff. Good to see some red numbers today. Let's make a move tomorrow."
Tournament Notes
- Host East Tennessee State leads the field at 277 (-11).
- ETSU'S Algot Kleen is the individual leader at 66 (-6).
- Tee times for round two begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday.
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Follow Middle Tennessee Men's Golf on social media on Facebook /MTMGolf Twitter (@MT_MGolf) and Instagram (@mt_mgolf).
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