March 24, 2008

MOBILE, Ala. - The University of Memphis men's golf team is in fourth place after the two rounds of the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate. The Tigers have shot a 595 as a team through the first two rounds.

Memphis senior Kyle Ritchie is tied for 5th in the individual competition, posting a 147 through two rounds of play. Sophomore Brandon Bunn shot a 148 and is tied for 10th. Senior Robbie Greenwell is tied for 14th after shooting a 150. Senior Ian Rochester recorded a 150 is tied for 26th. Junior Brad Benjamin carded a 155 and is tied for 34th.

Louisville is the tournament leader, shooting 585 as a team on day one. Tennessee-Chattanooga is in second place with a team score of 593 and Mississippi State shot a 594 and stands a single stroke ahead of the Tigers. Tournament host South Alabama is in fifth, recording a 602.

Matt Fast of Mississippi State leads the individual competition after two rounds, shooting a 142. The Mobile Bay Intercollegiate will continue with round three on Tuesday.