Flashes Continue to Shoot Low at Maui Jim
9/14/2019 9:56:00 PM | Men's Golf
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.- Led by Josh Gilkison's 3-under 67, the Kent State men's golf team went low again during Saturday's second round of the Maui Jim Intercollegiate.
After going 11-under in the first round, the Flashes shot 7-under 273 in the second round and have a two-day total of an 18-under 542 (269-273). The Flashes head into the final round trailing leader Arizona by 10 shots.
All five of the Flashes shot for par or better on Saturday.
Leading the second round was Gilkison who shot a 3-under 67 and lead's Kent State in second place. His round today included four birdies and only one bogey. Through 36 holes, Gilkison is 10-under 130.
Julien Paltrinieri is tied for 27th at 3-under 137 after he fired a 2-under 68 score. Paltrinieri's round consisted of three birdies and an eagle on the par-5 No. 5 hole.
Will Kurtz, Cade Breitenstine, and Chris Vandette are all tired for 30th at 2-under 138. Kurtz carded an even-par 70 with four birdies. Breitenstine went 17 holes for par or better with three birdies for a 2-under par score, while Vandette also finished at 2-under par. Vandette fired five birdies in the second round.
Kent State will be paired with Pepperdine and Utah for Sunday's final round, which begins at 7:50 a.m. MST on the first tee. Live scoring can be followed at Golfstat.com.
TOP-5 STANDINGS
Pos. Team Rd 1 Rd 2 Total
1 Arizona 268 264 532
T2 Clemson 265 268 533
T2 Arizona State 262 271 533
4 Pepperdine 270 269 539
5 Kent State 269 273 542
KENT STATE LINEUP
2 Josh Gilkison 63 67 130
T27 Julien Paltrinieri 69 68 137
T30 Will Kurtz 68 70 138
T30 Cade Breitenstine 69 69 138
T30 Chris Vandette 69 69 138
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