Yellowjacket Golfers Have Rough Start at Bakersfield Invitational (Feb. 23, 2004)

BAKERSFIELD, CA – Facing five of the top ten ranked teams in Division II, the Montana State-Billings men’s golf team found itself in last place at the Family Motors Invitational at Cal State-Bakersfield on Monday.  The first two rounds of the three round tournament were held at the Seven Oaks Country Club in Bakersfield on Monday.  The final 18 holes will be played Tuesday at Seven Oaks.

The Yellowjackets, who are seeing their first extensive outdoor action of the season, posted a 36-hole 652, 76 strokes over par.  Top ranked Cal State-Bakersfield holds a seven stroke lead after setting a tournament 36-hole record of 17 under par 559.

The tournament’s individual leader is Ryan Thornberry of Cal State-Stanislaus, who carded a 71 and a 68 to finish the first day at five under.  The Yellowjackets were led by Andy Eames who shot rounds of 79 and 77 for a 12 over par 156.  Chris McConnell’s second round 71 was the Jackets’ lowest single round score of the day.  Matt Desin, who played for the Yellowjacket basketball team on Tuesday and Thursday in Hawaii, shot rounds of 87 and 80.

Montana State-Billings 36-hole scores
Andy Eames – 79 – 77 – 156
Chris Haas – 78 – 86 – 164
Eric Staab – 86 – 79 – 165
Matt Desin – 87 – 80 – 167
Judd Norman – 85 – 87 – 172
Chris McConnell – NC – 71