TUCSON, Ariz. ?C The University of Arizona menˇ?s golf team carded an 11-under-par 565 Monday and stands in first place at the Wolf Pack Classic in Reno, Nev.
With four golfers at par or better, Arizona posted rounds of 281 (-7) and 284 (-4) en route to a two-round total of 565 (-11). The UA lineup tallied six under par rounds in the 36 holes played Monday, which helped the Wildcats build a four-stroke lead in the field of 19 teams. Iowa State (569), Kansas State (578), Utah (578) and New Mexico State (580) rounded out the top-five places.
A pair of Wildcats, freshman Tarquin MacManus and junior Tyler Neal, are tied for second place individually after both posted identical scores of 69 and 71 to stand at four-under 140. The opening-round 69s were the career low rounds for both players, while the four-under 140 tally is the low 36-hole tally for Neal.
Freshman Andrew Kelly and senior Trey Denton are tied for 13th place at one-under 143. Kelly shot rounds of 74 and 69, while Denton posted rounds of 70 and 73. Senior Creighton Honeck is tied for 36th place at three-over 147.
The Wolf Pack Classic is being contested at Wolf Run Golf Club, a par 72, 7,100-yard layout. The event concludes tomorrow.
Top-Five Teams
1. ARIZONA 565 (-11)
2. Iowa State 569 (-7)
3. Kansas State 578 (+2)
Utah 578 (+2)
5. New Mexico State 580 (+4)
Top-Five Individuals
1. Joe Cermak, Iowa State 68-71=139 (-5)
2. Tarquin MacManus, Arizona 69-71=140 (-4)
Tyler Neal, Arizona 69-71=140 (-4)
Jarred Texter, UNLV 70-71-70=211 (-2)
5. Five tied at 141 (-3)
Arizona Finishers
T2. Tarquin MacManus 69-71=140 (-4)
T2. Tyler Neal 69-71=140 (-4)
T13. Andrew Kelly 74-69=143 (-1)
T13. Trey Denton 70-73=143 (-1)
T36. Creighton Honeck 73-74=147 (+3)
