Newberry 16th, LMU 19th At NCAA Men’s Golf Regional Tournament

WILSON, N.C. - The Newberry College men's golf team remained tied for 16th place after the completion of Tuesday's second round in the NCAA Division II South/Southeast Super Regional in Wilson, N.C.

Lincoln Memorial University is in 19th place, but just three strokes behind the three teams tied for 16th.

Newberry improved by six strokes from the first to the second round accumulating a team stroke total of 588 (297-291; +20) at the par-71, 6,839-yard Wilson Country Club. Despite a lower day two score, the scarlet and gray remained in a tie for 16th and trail 5th place Lander University by 16 strokes.

The top-5 teams and the top-2 student-athletes not with a team from each regional, regardless of region, will advance to the national tournament held on May 18-21 at The Sagamore Club in Noblesville, Ind. The finals will be hosted by the Indiana Sports Corporation, the University of Indianapolis, the Great Lakes Valley Conference, and the Hamilton County Sports Authority.

Lynn University and Barry University are tied for 1st after 36 holes. Lynn shot a 9-under par 275 on Tuesday to jump from 5th to the top spot with a two-day score of 564 (289-275; -4). Barry improved by two strokes to total 564 (283-281; -4).

Nova Southeastern University is in 3rd with a 565 (285-280; -3) and Florida Southern College sits in 4th at 1-under par (292-275=567). Lander holds the final qualifying spot heading into Wednesday's final round with a two round score of 572 (282-290; +4).

Individually, Newberry junior Ben Lown (North Augusta, S.C.) is tied for 51st with a two round total of 146 (76-70; +4). Sophomore Matthew Campbell (Rome, N.Y.) is tied for 57th after registering a 147 (72-75; +5) through 36 holes.

Newberry junior Daniel Stanley (Inman, S.C.) tallied a 74 for the second consecutive round and totals 148 (74-74; +6) strokes on the tournament. Freshman Chandler Gruenemeier (Jacksonville, Fla.) finished play with a 148 (75-73; +6) and sits in a tie with Stanley for 62nd.

Senior Sean Collard (Gauteng, South Africa) is currently tied for 86th with a 152 (78-74; +10).

Lincoln Memorial's Eric Kennedy shot a 1-over 72 on Tuesday and is tied for 25th with a 143 (71-72). Josh Collins is tied for 57th (74-73=147), while Jamie Champman is tied for 86th (79-73=152). Joshua Cornett shot an even-par 71 on Tuesday and is tied for 95th (83-71=154), while Cory Bartlett is tied for 99th (78-77=155).

The final round of the NCAA South/Southeast Regional begins Wednesday morning. The tournament can be followed via live statistics provided by www.GolfStat.com.

NCAA Division II South/Southeast Super Regional
Wilson, N.C. Wilson Country Club
Par: 71 Yardage: 6,839

Results (Through 36 holes) Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Total Relation to Par
1. Lynn University 289-275--564 -4
Barry University 283-281--564 -4
3. Nova Southeastern University 285-280--565 -3
4. Florida Southern College 292-275--567 -1
5. Lander University 282-290--572 +4
6. St. Leo University 288-286--574 +6
7. Columbus State University 292-285--577 +9
8. University of West Florida 297-281--578 +10
Barton College 294-284--578 +10
10. Queens University of Charlotte 291-288--579 +11
University of North Alabama 294-285--579 +11
12. Belmont Abbey College 293-287--580 +12
13. Rollins College 295-286--581 +13
14. Flagler College 295-290--585 +17
15. Georgia College & State Univ. 292-294--586 +18
16. Newberry College 297-291--588 +20
Armstrong Atlantic University 307-281--588 +20
Valdosta State University 291-297--588 +20
19. Lincoln Memorial University 302-289--591 +23
20. Arkansas Tech University 305-299--604 +36