Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Monday, September 18
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Bearcat Invitational
9/18/2023 6:45:00 PM | Men's Golf
Full Results
Cincinnati, Ohio — Middle Tennessee men's golf ended the first day of Cincinnati's Bearcat Invitational in fourth place. The Blue Raiders, led by Owen Stamper's 4-underperformance, wrapped up the first two rounds at Coldstream Country Club with a score of 564 (-4) as four players head into the final round at par or better.
Stamper finished the first day in a tie for third place at 138 (-4), four strokes off the individual lead. He birdied nine holes, tying Gavin Clements for the team lead. Stamper's scores of 68 (-3) and 70 (-1) give him five straight par-or-better rounds to start the 2023-24 season.
Kevin Jegers started the tournament strong with rounds of 72 and 69, ending the day tied for 13th at 141 (-1). He was 3-under over his final 28 holes of the day.
Michael Barnard is tied for 22nd at 142 (E) heading into the third and final round. He followed up a first-round 70 (-1) with a 72 (+1) with the help of four birdies and an eagle.
Clements shot rounds of 71 (E) and 72 (+1) Monday. He heads into the third round tied for 28th at 143 (+1).
Markus Varjun, making his 2023-24 debut, rounds out the lineup in a tie for 38th at 145 (+3).
By the Numbers
7 – Barnard's eagle on hole 4 in the second round was one of just seven eagles in the first two rounds.
3 – Clements and Stamper are three off the individual lead with their nine birdies.
-6 – Clements leads the field at 6-under on par 5 holes.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"I'm really happy with the scores from today. I thought it was a very tough golf course, and I thought we did a really good job of not making big numbers and our course management. I'm excited tomorrow to have a chance to get in the mix."
Tournament Notes
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Cincinnati, Ohio — Middle Tennessee men's golf ended the first day of Cincinnati's Bearcat Invitational in fourth place. The Blue Raiders, led by Owen Stamper's 4-underperformance, wrapped up the first two rounds at Coldstream Country Club with a score of 564 (-4) as four players head into the final round at par or better.
Stamper finished the first day in a tie for third place at 138 (-4), four strokes off the individual lead. He birdied nine holes, tying Gavin Clements for the team lead. Stamper's scores of 68 (-3) and 70 (-1) give him five straight par-or-better rounds to start the 2023-24 season.
Kevin Jegers started the tournament strong with rounds of 72 and 69, ending the day tied for 13th at 141 (-1). He was 3-under over his final 28 holes of the day.
Michael Barnard is tied for 22nd at 142 (E) heading into the third and final round. He followed up a first-round 70 (-1) with a 72 (+1) with the help of four birdies and an eagle.
Clements shot rounds of 71 (E) and 72 (+1) Monday. He heads into the third round tied for 28th at 143 (+1).
Markus Varjun, making his 2023-24 debut, rounds out the lineup in a tie for 38th at 145 (+3).
By the Numbers
7 – Barnard's eagle on hole 4 in the second round was one of just seven eagles in the first two rounds.
3 – Clements and Stamper are three off the individual lead with their nine birdies.
-6 – Clements leads the field at 6-under on par 5 holes.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"I'm really happy with the scores from today. I thought it was a very tough golf course, and I thought we did a really good job of not making big numbers and our course management. I'm excited tomorrow to have a chance to get in the mix."
Tournament Notes
- The host Bearcats lead the field at 556 (-12).
- Cincinnati's Connor McNeely is the individual leader with a score of 133 (-9).
- The third round begins with a 7 a.m. CT shotgun start Tuesday.
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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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