Blazers Lead at Southeastern Collegiate

VSU shoots first round 291

VALDOSTA, Ga. - Valdosta State shot a three-over 291 to tie for first during the first round of the First Federal Southeastern Collegiate at the par-72, 7,097 yard Kinderlou Forest Golf Club Sunday.

The Blazers matched Florida Southern for the top spot on the day as the two squads bested Barry by four strokes. Lander was two strokes behind the Bucs in fourth place while Armstrong Atlantic shot an 11-over 299 to finish the day fifth. North Alabama and West Georgia tied for sixth at 300 followed by Georgia College and West Florida at 301.

Lynn was 10th with a 306 followed by Nova Southeastern a stroke behind and Florida Tech one more shot behind. Columbus State and Carson-Newman tied for 13th at 309 and Delta State shot a 314 to finish the day 15th while Clayton State (317), Rollins (318) and Eckerd (322) rounded out the field.

Four players shot a one-under 71 to finish tied for first on the day, including Blazer Chad Smith. Wade Holland tied for fifth with an even par 72 while Chesley Gunn was a stroke behind and tied for eighth. Will Repko shot a three-over 75 to tie for 24th while Fredrick Hildebrand rounded out the VSU squad with a nine-over 81 to tie for 77th.

The Blazers also had four individuals compete on the day, led by Evan Hanna, who shot a 73 to tie for eighth. Clarke Hendrick was four-over-par with a 76 to tie for 36th while Drew McGuire tied for 87th with an 83 and Jason Groover tied for 93rd with an 85.

The tournament continues with a single round of play on Monday before finishing up with a single round on Tuesday.

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