GROVE CITY, Pa. - The IUP men's golf team put together their most impressive first round performance of the fall as the Crimson Hawks lead after the first round of Clarion's annual Hal Hansen Invitational at Grove City Country Club.
The Hawks shot a 4-over 292 as a team to lead Mercyhurst by one stroke after the first 18 holes. The 292 is the second best round by the team in four events this fall, trailing only the 288 shot during the second round of the Mercyhurst Invitational two weeks ago.
Gannon is third with a 298 while St. Thomas Aquinas shot a 299 and West Chester a 300.
Three Crimson Hawks are in the top-10 after 18 holes, with
Shaun Fedor tied for second overall with a 2-under 70.
Richie Kline and
Nicholas Ward are each tied for ninth overall with a 1-over 73.
Jack Buccigross and
Isaiah Swan are tied for 18th at 4-over 76 and
Colin Walsh, playing as an individual, is tied for 41st with an 8-over 80.
The tournament leader is Donte Groppuso of St. Thomas Aquinas with a 3-under 69.
The tournament wraps up with the second round on Monday.
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