Bulldogs Post Solid First Round At SEC Championship

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Bulldogs Post Solid First Round At SEC Championship

April 16, 2010 | Men's Golf

By: hailstate.com

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. - The Mississippi State men's golf team posted a 282 in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Championship, played at the par-70 Seaside Course in St. Simons Island, Ga. It was MSU's best first round in school history at the SEC Championship and was the ninth-best first round score in the school's history.

"We had probably our best round of the year," said head coach Clay Homan. "This is a demanding course and we managed our way around it well."

The 282 is also the second lowest round all-time by a Bulldog squad at the SEC Championship and the second lowest round by the MSU linksters this season. MSU is tied with South Carolina for fourth among the 12-team field following first round action.

The Bulldogs are led by sophomore Lee Heaton, who is tied for fourth after a 1-under-par effort on the opening day. Heaton's 69 is a career-best first round outing by the Oxted, England-native. Heaton is also MSU's leader in pars made with 12.

State junior Evan Hugall tallied an even-par 70 in the first round, tying him for 14th. Hugall's 70 was a career-low single round. True freshman Brad Mason of MSU notched a 71, which is a career-best first round by the rookie. Mason is tied for 26th and leads MState in birdies made with four.

Bulldog true freshman Robi Calvesbert finished the opening day 2-over-par and is tied for 30th. Sophomore Brad Thompson rounded out State's lineup with a 10-over-par showing.

Arkansas leads the field with a 2-under-par 278, followed by Auburn and Florida which notched even-par rounds of 280.

"There is still a lot of golf left but it is nice to get off to a good start," said Homan.

The Bulldogs will carry their momentum into the second round tomorrow when they tee off at 7 a.m. CT. Live stats will be available at www.mstateathletics.com.

SEC CHAMPIONSHIP
St. Simons Island, Ga. - 4/16/10

TEAM RESULTS
1. Arkansas (278, -2) T2. Auburn (280, E) T2. Florida (280, E) T4. Mississippi State (282, +2) T4. South Carolina (282, +2) T6. Georgia (283, +3) T6. LSU (283, +6) T6. Tennessee (283, +3) 9. Vanderbilt (284, +4) 10. Ole Miss (288, +8) 11. Kentucky (296, +16) 12. Alabama (297, +17)

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
T4           Lee Heaton        69, -1
T14         Evan Hugall        70, E
T26         Brad Mason        71, +1
T30         Robi Calvesbert  72, +2
T56         Brad Thompson 80, +10