Sept. 15, 2009

Final Stats

Day One Results

FARMVILLE, Va. – The Winston-Salem State University men’s golf team shot season-opening rounds of 337 and 340 in men’s golf competition for a 36-hole score of 677 to stand in 11^th place among 13 teams at the Manor Intercollegiate Golf Tournament hosted by Longwood University being played at the Manor Resort Golf Club in Farmville, Va. on Monday.

Gardner-Webb University is leading the event with its 290-291--581, while Gardner-Webb’s Daniel Kim is the individual leader with his 69-72--141 at the 7,214-yard, par 72 layout course.  

WSSU’s Devin Cherry was the Rams’ best individual scorer as he turned in rounds of 78 and 77 en route to a 36-hole total of 155, good enough to earn a tie for 29^th position headed into Tuesday’s final round.

Jerrell Fields posted a two-round total of 166 (81-85—166) and freshman sensation Kevin Veach carded a 175 (86-89—175) as the Rams started the 2009-10 season with a solid showing.

Kenneth Lathan posted rounds of 92 and 89 en route to a 74^th-place finish after day one action while Steven Mason finished 36 holes with a 186 (92-94—186) for a tie for 77^th place.

The Rams sit 36 strokes ahead of MEAC-rival Hampton University who turned in a round of 713 to finish day one action in 13^th place.

WSSU returns to action on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. as they play the final 18 holes of tournament competition.

For additional information on WSSU men’s golf, contact the WSSU Office of Athletic Media Relations at (336) 750-2143 or log on to the Official Website of WSSU Athletics at WSSURams.com.