Kent State University
Mobile Bay Intercollegiate
Flashes in Second After Opening Round in Alabama
2/14/2021 6:29:00 PM | Men's Golf
MOBILE, Ala.- The Kent State men's golf team stands in second place on day one of the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate at the Magnolia Grove Crossings Golf Course. The Flashes posted a 9-under 279 score in the first round.
Will Kurtz led KSU in the opening round after he carded a 68 (-4) score. Kurtz's bogey free round and four birdies has him sitting tied for fourth.
Josh Gilkison and Cade Breitenstine are both tied for sixth after firing a 69 (-3) scores. Gilkison also shot a bogey free round, birdied a hole, and eagled on the par-5 No. 16 hole. Breitenstine was also flawless and ended the day with three birdies and zero bogeys.
Julien Paltrinieri and Chris Vandette rounded out the Flashes' lineup with 73 (+1) scores. The duo sit tied for 34th. Luca Civello, who is competing as an individual, is tied for 42nd after carding a 74 (+2).
The Flashes trail leader Illinois by 5 strokes headed into the second round. Kent State's 68 total pars lead the tournament. Kent State will tee off tomorrow morning at 8:40 a.m. and will be paired with tournament leader Illinois, and Louisville.
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1 Illinois 274 -14
2 Kent State 279 -9
3 Louisville 280 -8
4 UAB 282 -6
5 Indiana 283 -5
6 Kansas State 287 -1
7 Davidson College 289 +1
8 Toledo 290 +2
T9 Western Kentucky 295 +7
T9 South Alabama 295 +7
T9 Southern Mississippi 295 +7
12 Lipscomb 296 +8
13 South Alabama 297 +9
14 Illinois State 300 +12
15 Michigan 311 +23
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