UVa Golfers Grab Early Lead at Cavalier Classic

VIRGINIASPORTSDOTCOM Eamonn McLoughlin shot 72 in the opening round of the Cavalier Classic.
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Eamonn McLoughlin shot 72 in the opening round of the Cavalier Classic.
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April 28, 2007

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    Charlottesville, VA - The Virginia men's golf team jumped out to the early lead at the Cavalier Classic being played at UVa's Birdwood Golf Course. Playing in windy conditions, Virginia shot 4-over 292 during Saturday's morning round. The second round is being played Saturday afternoon and the final 18 holes will take place Sunday.

    UNC Greensboro is in second place after the first 18 holes at 295 followed by Richmond at 296 and Central Arkansas at 300.

    Virginia's Eamonn McLoughlin posted the team's best first-round score with an even-par 72. He was in sixth place entering the second round. Conrad Von Borsig and Kyle Stough were tied for ninth at 73 while Greg Carlin was 13th at 74 and Daniel Kefale was 32nd at 78.

    The Cavaliers also have two non-scoring players in the field. Brendan Flatley, playing in his first college tournament, shot 76 and was tied for 22nd. Daniel McGurk was 35th after carding a 79.

    UNCG's Drew Younts leads the field at 4-under 68 while Boston College's Robert Reed was second at 69.

    This recap will be updated following the conclusion of the second round.

    Cavalier Classic
    Birdwood Golf Course
    Charlottesville, VA
    Par 72, 6,879 yards
    First Round Results

    Team Results
     1. Virginia          292
     2. UNC Greensboro    295
     3. Richmond          296
     4. Central Arkansas  300
     5. VCU               302
     6. Maryland          303
     7. William & Mary    306
     8. Belmont           308
     9. James Madison     310
     9. Boston College    310
    

    Individual Leaders 1. Drew Younts, UNCG 68 2. Robert Reed, Boston College 69 3. Jordan Utley, Richmond 71 3. Nathan Stamey, UNCG 71 6. Chris Gold, Maryland 72 6. Eamonn McLoughlin, Virginia 72 6. Lawrence Lessing*, Richmond 72 9. Conrad Von Borsig, Virginia 73 9. Matt Schall, Maryland 73 9. Lanto Griffin, VCU 73 9. Kyle Stough, Virginia 73

    Virginia Results 6. Eamonn McLoughlin 72 9. Conrad Von Borsig 73 9. Kyle Stough 73 13. Greg Carlin 74 22. Brendan Flatley 76 32. Daniel Kefale 78 35. Daniel McGurk 79

    * Competing as an individual