GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Through two rounds of the Mason Rudolph Championship, the Gators are fourth on the leaderboard.
After carding an opening round of 291(+7), Florida bettered its score by three strokes in the second round to settle for a 36-hole total of 579 (+11) in the first day of competition.
The Gators were paced by the top of their lineup who all sit inside of the top 10 on the leaderboard.Â
Sophomore
Andy Zhang carded the best score on Friday posting a two round total of 141 (-1) and is two shots back of co-leaders John Augenstein of Vanderbilt and Davis Shore of Alabama.
Following Zhang, is junior
Gordon Neale and freshman
Chris Nido who are both tied for 10th with scores of 145 (+3). Nido leaped 13 spots on the leaderboard after carding a second round 71 (E) while Neale jumped up five spots.
After a pair of 74 (+3) on the opening day of competition, freshman
John Axelsen is tied for 21st with seven other players.
Florida sits nine shots back of the leaders, Liberty. The Gators will be paired with Louisville and Georgia for the third round of the tournament. Saturday's round begins at 12:00 p.m. (ET) and will be a shotgun format.
Coach's Take
On today's play -- "A very frustrating day for our team. So many birdies and good moments but, just way too many unforced mistakes. We've got to learn quick as the post season is right around the corner." - Coach JC Deacon Â
On outlook for the rest of this weekend -- "Weather permitting we have 36 holes left this week. There is no question we have the talent and skills to be a great team. It's time these guys put it all together. I'm looking to see some urgency." - Coach JC Deacon
Final Scores:
Team
| 1 |
Liberty |
570 (+2) |
| 2 |
Alabama |
572 (+4) |
| 3 |
Vanderbilt |
575 (+7) |
| 4 |
Florida |
579 (+11) |
| 5 |
Louisville |
589 (+21) |
| 6 |
Georgia |
591 (+23) |
| 7 |
East Tennessee State |
592 (+24) |
| 8 |
South Dakota |
594 (+26) |
| 9 |
Ball State |
601 (+33) |
| 10 |
Charlotte |
602 (+34) |
| T11 |
Middle Tennessee State |
603 (+35) |
| T11 |
Vanderbilt (B) |
603 (+35) |
| 13 |
Troy |
605 (+37) |
| 14 |
High Point |
626 (+58) |
| 15 |
Tennessee Tech |
628 (+60) |
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