Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Saturday, March 16
Statesboro, Ga.
Middle Tennessee
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Schenkel Invitational
Blue Raiders head to third round in striking distance
3/16/2024 3:41:00 PM | Men's Golf
STATESBORO, Ga. — Middle Tennessee men's golf is in third place heading into the third round of the Schenkel Invitational, three strokes off the lead. The Blue Raiders combined for a team score of 281 (-7) in Saturday's second round at Forest Heights Country Club and sits at 558 (-18) through 306 holes.
Michael Barnard led MTSU with a score of 68 (-4) in the second round. He sits at 138 (-6) after picking up five birdies and an eagle Saturday.
Kevin Jegers is also tied for sixth at 138 (-6) after his second straight round of 69 (-3) Saturday. He birdied six holes to bring his total to 11 for the tournament.
Markus Varjun shot a 70 (-2) Saturday and enters the third round tied for 27th at 142 (-2). He birdied three of his final six holes on the day, picking up five total.
Owen Stamper is tied for 16th at 140 (-4) after a round of 74 (+2) Saturday. Luke Perkins rounds out the lineup in a tie for 62nd at 148 (+4).
By the Numbers
281 – MTSU tied its third-lowest round of the season at 281.
68 – Barnard's 68 was his third-lowest round this season.
7 – Jegers has been at par or better in seven of his last eight rounds.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"Another solid day for us. Great rounds from Michael and Kevin. Always good to be in the top three the last day of a tournament. We'll stick with the same game plan we have had the last two days and see what happens."
Tournament Notes
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Michael Barnard led MTSU with a score of 68 (-4) in the second round. He sits at 138 (-6) after picking up five birdies and an eagle Saturday.
Kevin Jegers is also tied for sixth at 138 (-6) after his second straight round of 69 (-3) Saturday. He birdied six holes to bring his total to 11 for the tournament.
Markus Varjun shot a 70 (-2) Saturday and enters the third round tied for 27th at 142 (-2). He birdied three of his final six holes on the day, picking up five total.
Owen Stamper is tied for 16th at 140 (-4) after a round of 74 (+2) Saturday. Luke Perkins rounds out the lineup in a tie for 62nd at 148 (+4).
By the Numbers
281 – MTSU tied its third-lowest round of the season at 281.
68 – Barnard's 68 was his third-lowest round this season.
7 – Jegers has been at par or better in seven of his last eight rounds.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"Another solid day for us. Great rounds from Michael and Kevin. Always good to be in the top three the last day of a tournament. We'll stick with the same game plan we have had the last two days and see what happens."
Tournament Notes
- No. 17 Florida leads the tournament at 554 (-22).
- The Gators' Parker Bell is the individual leader at 134 (-10).
- The third round begins with 7:30 a.m. CT tee times Sunday. The Blue Raiders' first tee time is at 9:00 a.m. CT
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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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