University of Memphis Athletics
Monday, April 23
Palm Harbor, Fla.
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American Athletic Conference Championship
Brad Bawden shot 1-over 72 during second-day play in the AAC Men's Golf Championship.
Photo by: (Ben Solomon/American Athletic Conference)
Tigers move into seventh place after Day 2 of AAC Championship
Apr 23, 2018 | Men's Golf
Memphis shoots 3-over 287, second-best score of second round
PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Rodi Vlasveld fired a 1-under 70 and Borja Martin shot even-par 71 to lead the University of Memphis during second-round play Monday in the American Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championship presented by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.
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The Tigers shot 3-over 287, the second-best total of the day, to move into seventh place, two shots behind East Carolina and Temple and four shots behind fourth-place Cincinnati. No. 21 USF pulled away from the field Monday by shooting 5-under 279 for 563, 19 strokes better than second-place SMU. USF, which has led 11 consecutive rounds in the Championship dating to 2015, will be attempting to capture its fourth straight title.
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Final round play in the AAC Championship will be Tuesday on the Copperhead Course at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club. The champion earns the league's automatic berth in the NCAA tournament.
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Individually, USF's Claudio Correa shot 4-under 67 to take the second-round lead at 138. Teammate Cristian DiMarco posted a 69 for 140 to tie Cincinnati's Davis Baxter for second place.
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The Tigers were led by Martin, who opened with a 71 on Sunday. Brad Bawden finished at 1-over 72 and Chase Harris had a 74. Martin, who held a share of the lead during the second round, is the highest-placing freshman after 36 holes.
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Tuesday's final round of the Championship can be followed via Golfstat.com. Also, the American Digital Network will provide coverage of the final round beginning at 10:30 a.m.
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2018 AAC MEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP (FINAL ROUND)
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When, where: April 24, Palm Harbor, Fla.
Course: Copperhead Course, Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club
Par, Yardage: Par 71, 7,125 yards.
Live scoring: Golfstat.com
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The Tigers shot 3-over 287, the second-best total of the day, to move into seventh place, two shots behind East Carolina and Temple and four shots behind fourth-place Cincinnati. No. 21 USF pulled away from the field Monday by shooting 5-under 279 for 563, 19 strokes better than second-place SMU. USF, which has led 11 consecutive rounds in the Championship dating to 2015, will be attempting to capture its fourth straight title.
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Final round play in the AAC Championship will be Tuesday on the Copperhead Course at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club. The champion earns the league's automatic berth in the NCAA tournament.
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Individually, USF's Claudio Correa shot 4-under 67 to take the second-round lead at 138. Teammate Cristian DiMarco posted a 69 for 140 to tie Cincinnati's Davis Baxter for second place.
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The Tigers were led by Martin, who opened with a 71 on Sunday. Brad Bawden finished at 1-over 72 and Chase Harris had a 74. Martin, who held a share of the lead during the second round, is the highest-placing freshman after 36 holes.
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Tuesday's final round of the Championship can be followed via Golfstat.com. Also, the American Digital Network will provide coverage of the final round beginning at 10:30 a.m.
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2018 AAC MEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP (FINAL ROUND)
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When, where: April 24, Palm Harbor, Fla.
Course: Copperhead Course, Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club
Par, Yardage: Par 71, 7,125 yards.
Live scoring: Golfstat.com
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