Wood Paces Bulldogs On Day One at The Mountaineer Intercollegiate

Monday, October 19

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Mountaineer Intercollegiate

Wood Paces Bulldogs On Day One at The Mountaineer Intercollegiate

October 19, 2015 | Men's Golf

By: hailstate.com

BRIDGEPORT, W. VA – Following a brisk day at the Mountaineer Intercollegiate that featured below freezing temperatures early in the morning, Ben Wood fired a 73 to stand in eighth place.

The senior from Florence, Ala., birdied two of his last four holes to help his move up the leaderboard.

As a team, Mississippi State is 13^th after posing a 307.

“It was a disappointing day. We have to execute at a higher level, simple as that,” MSU coach Clay Homan said.

Sophomore Taylor Grant tallied a single-round total of 77 to head into Tuesday's final round tied for 35^th.

Joining Wood and Grant in the Top 50 is Ben Follett-Smith, who shot a 78 to leave him in a tie for 46^th.

Making his Maroon and White season debut, Tim Walker recorded 80 to put him into 68^th place.

Rounding out the MSU lineup, junior Jackson Dick carded an 82 to tie him for 74^th.

“This is a demanding golf course with firm, fast greens,” Homan said. “However, if you hit the shots, you can shoot a good score. It's time we start playing like the team we can be.”

No. 11 Penn State holds a one shot lead over second place UConn, while Marshall's Clark Robinson leads all individuals after posting a 69.

MSU is back on the course for the second and final round Tuesday at 8 a.m. CT Tuesday.

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Mountaineer Intercollegiate

1. No. 11 Penn State (294, +6)

2. Connecticut (295, +7)

3. Miami (OH) (298, +10)

T4. Cincinnati (299, +11)

T4. Bowling Green (299, +11)

T6. Marshall (301, +13)

T6. Toledo (301, +13)

T8. Missouri (302, +14)