HAVRE DE GRACE, Md. – The Salisbury University men's golf team stands within half a dozen strokes of the top of the leaderboard midway through the Battle at Bulle Rock, hosted by Alvernia University on Monday at Bulle Rock Golf Club.
The Sea Gulls shot a 23-over 311 as a team, slotting second in the field of 11 teams and just six back of clubhouse-leading Roanoke (305). Alvernia (312) finished the day nipping at the Gulls' heels in third, with Stevenson (316) and Moravian (317) close behind in fourth and fifth, respectively.
ROUND NOTES
- Colton Thomas notched a five-over 77 on the day and is currently tied with three others for seventh among the 55 individuals competing. He will enter the final day of play only two strokes back of the co-leaders.
- A trio of Salisbury golfers each carded six-over 78s and wrapped the afternoon in a five-way tie for 11th. Ryan Henneman and Cole Velardo each sank three birdies in their respective rounds, while Parker Pruitt carded one birdie alongside 12 pars.
- Jack Laur posted an 18-over 90 for SU's drop score, good for a tie for 46th individually.
The Sea Gulls will aim to overtake Roanoke and hold off their closest challengers in the second and final round of the Battle at Bulle Rock, set for Tuesday at approximately 9 a.m.
Salisbury University is a proud member of NCAA Division III with primary membership in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference, along with affiliate membership in the New Jersey Athletic Conference (football, men's & women's swimming), Coastal Lacrosse Conference (men's lacrosse), State University of New York Athletic Conference (field hockey), and Colonial Women's Golf Conference (women's golf). With over 500 student-athletes in 23 varsity sports, SU is recognized as one of the nation's most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs regardless of division, featuring dedicated coaches and staff that foster excellence on and off the field. The Sea Gulls have won a combined 23 team national championships, 26 individual national championships, and 211 conference championships, and have produced 54 Academic All-Americans.
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