Men's golf tied for sixth at Wolfpack Spring Open

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Middle Tennessee men's golf team carded a 16-over 304 on Saturday in the first round of play at the Wolfpack Spring Open, the final regular season tournament of the year, at Poole Golf Course in Raleigh, N.C.

MT is tied for sixth in the event, 12 strokes off of Lamar's lead at four-over.

Brett Patterson led the way for the Blue Raiders on Saturday, recording a birdie and 13 pars on the way to a three-over 75. The sophomore is currently tied for 21st in the 90-player field.

Jordan Jennings posted four birdies, and Andrew Cho added two more. The duo is tied for 27th at four-over.

Hunter Green had four birdies as well on the day, but ended with a five-over 77 to tie for 38th, and Brad Simons is tied for 56th at seven-over.

MT will close out the 36-hole event on Sunday. Live scoring is available via Golfstat.com

TEAM SCORES (of 16)
1. Lamar - 292 (+4)
T2. North Carolina State - 294 (+6) T2. East Carolina - 294 (+6)
4. Louisville - 295 (+7)
5. Loyola (Md.) - 299 (+11)
T6. Middle Tennessee - 304 (+16)
T6. James Madison - 304 (+16)
T8. Troy - 307 (+19)
T8. Francis Marion - 307 (+19)
10. Valparaiso - 309 (+21)

MT SCORES (of 90)
T21. Brett Patterson - 75 (+3)
T27. Jordan Jennings - 76 (+4)
T27. Andrew Cho - 76 (+4)
T38. Hunter Green - 77 (+5)
T56. Brad Simons - 79 (+7)

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