Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Saturday, March 18
Statesboro, Ga.
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Schenkel Invitational
Blue Raiders make strides in second round of Schenkel Invitational
3/18/2023 2:05:00 PM | Men's Golf
STATESBORO, Ga. — Middle Tennessee men's golf took 10 strokes off its first-round score Saturday, moving up four spots in the Schenkel Invitational. The Blue Raiders went from seventh place to fourth with a 281 (-7) in the second round at Forest Heights Country Club. MTSU's 281 equaled the second-lowest team score of the second round.
Owen Stamper was the low man in Saturday's second round, writing down a 67 (-5) with five birdies and an eagle. He moved up 38 spots in the individual standings from a tie for 65th to a tie for 27th heading into the third round.
Barnard was under par for the second day in a row, carding a 70 (-2) Saturday. He was par or better on 17 of 18 holes on the day, including an eagle on hole 7 and a birdie on 17. He enters the final round in a tie for second, three strokes off the individual lead.
Markus Varjun recorded his second straight even-par round Saturday and sits in a tie for 21st at 144 (E). He carded five birdies for the second day in a row.
Varjun's fellow Estonian, Kevin Jegers, also notched five birdies on the way to a 72 (E) in the second round. Jegers is tied for 32nd at 146 (+2).
Gavin Clements rounds out the MTSU lineup in a tie for 57th at 151 (+7) after a second-round 75 (+3). Luke Perkins, playing as an individual, finished the day tied for 65th at 153 (+9) after a 75 (+3) in the second round. Perkins finished strong with birdies on two of his final three holes of the day.
By the Numbers
1 – Stamper was one stroke shy of his personal best Saturday.
2 – Barnard's two eagles in the tournament are the most by any player in the field.
4 – The Blue Raiders' four eagles are the most by any team.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"I am very proud of the team today. They played very disciplined golf, and the score showed that. Great bounce back from Owen and another solid round from Michael today. They made a nice move up the board, and with another good one tomorrow, it will be a great tournament."
Tournament Notes
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Owen Stamper was the low man in Saturday's second round, writing down a 67 (-5) with five birdies and an eagle. He moved up 38 spots in the individual standings from a tie for 65th to a tie for 27th heading into the third round.
Barnard was under par for the second day in a row, carding a 70 (-2) Saturday. He was par or better on 17 of 18 holes on the day, including an eagle on hole 7 and a birdie on 17. He enters the final round in a tie for second, three strokes off the individual lead.
Markus Varjun recorded his second straight even-par round Saturday and sits in a tie for 21st at 144 (E). He carded five birdies for the second day in a row.
Varjun's fellow Estonian, Kevin Jegers, also notched five birdies on the way to a 72 (E) in the second round. Jegers is tied for 32nd at 146 (+2).
Gavin Clements rounds out the MTSU lineup in a tie for 57th at 151 (+7) after a second-round 75 (+3). Luke Perkins, playing as an individual, finished the day tied for 65th at 153 (+9) after a 75 (+3) in the second round. Perkins finished strong with birdies on two of his final three holes of the day.
By the Numbers
1 – Stamper was one stroke shy of his personal best Saturday.
2 – Barnard's two eagles in the tournament are the most by any player in the field.
4 – The Blue Raiders' four eagles are the most by any team.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"I am very proud of the team today. They played very disciplined golf, and the score showed that. Great bounce back from Owen and another solid round from Michael today. They made a nice move up the board, and with another good one tomorrow, it will be a great tournament."
Tournament Notes
- Host Georgia Southern leads the field at 553 (-23).
- GSU's Ben Carr is the individual leader at 136 (-8).
- Third-round tee times begin at 7:30 a.m. CT.
Follow the Blue Raiders
Follow Middle Tennessee Men's Golf on social media on Facebook /MTMGolf Twitter (@MT_MGolf) and Instagram (@mt_mgolf).
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