Final Fall Statement - CBU Athletics

ORLANDO, Fla. – With 18 holes left in the fall portion of California Baptist University's 2016-17 season, the team will look to go out on a high note at the McDonough Cup.

Two rounds and 36 holes through the tournament, the 12^th-ranked Lancers are in eighth place out of 18 teams with a 597 (301-296) on Monday. CBU's Greg Gonzalez still has hopes of an individual championship alive. The junior stands in eighth place, with an even-par 144 (74-70) that has him five shots off the overall leader.

Host and 13^th-ranked Rollins College leads the field with a 576 at the Rio Pinar Country Club. Jakob Van de Flierdt of Rollins leads the 96-player field with a 139 through two rounds. CBU is 12 shots within second place with 24^th-ranked Flagler and Georgia tied for runner-up honors at 585. It is a talented field, with 17^th-ranked Newberry in fourth (586) and No. 14 Lander in fifth (591).

Balance led CBU in round one, as its four scorers finished three shots within each other (74-77). The Lancers maintained their balance and shot lower in the second round, improving from their first 18 by five strokes.

Gonzalez cut four shots off his first-round score, with a two-under 70 that included four birdies in round two. Tai Kuida had the biggest improvement from round one to two on Monday, improving by six strokes to card a 73, thanks to four birdies, on the final 18 of the day.

Trevor Lampson was consistent as can be, with identical 75s giving him a 150 total that has him in 28^th place individually. Kuida is in 43^rd with a 152 (79-73).

Christian Sanders scored in both rounds for the Lancers, with a 77 in the opener and 78 in the finale, giving him a 155 that leaves him in 61^st. Kendel Hodges shot low in the first round, with a 75 and turned in an 85 in round two for a total of 160.

RESULTS

Players Mentioned

Greg Gonzalez

Kendel Hodges

Tai Kuida

Trevor Lampson

Christian Sanders

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