Cyclones, McCoy Lead After First Day at Rees Jones

DAUFUSKIE ISLAND, S.C. - After two rounds, the Iowa State men's golf team leads the 13-team pack at the Rees Jones Invitational after carding rounds of 298 and 296 (594) this aftternoon. South Carolina is in second at 598 and Wake Forest is in third with a 602.

Cyclone senior Nate McCoy was outstanding today, leading the medalist race after carding rounds of 68 and 70 (138; 6-under). McCoy, who was the only player under par in the first round, has a seven-shot lead going into the final round tomorrow. Lee Bedford of Wake Forest and Dykes Harbin of South Carolina are trailing McCoy in second place at 145.

Freshman Scott Fernandez, who was the tourament medalist in the Cyclones' last meet, is tied for fifth after firing rounds of 74 and 73 (147). Sam Daley is in a four-way tie for 11th, tallying a 149.

The Rees Jones Invitational will conclude tomorrow with 18 holes.

Team Scores
1. Iowa State 298-296=594
2. South Carolina 305-293=598
3. Wake Forest 306-296=602
4. Georgia State 301-302=603
5. Kennesaw State 310-295=605
6. Liberty University 306-300=606
7. Chattanooga 306-302=608
Michigan State 306-302=608
9. South Florida 297-315=612
10. UNCW 311-307=618
11. Charleston Southern 322-301=623
12. Winthrop 313-318=631
Jacksonville 324-307=631

Iowa State Scores
1. Nate McCoy 68-70=138
T5. Scott Fernandez 74-73=147
T11. Sam Daley 74-75=149
T53. Duncan Croudis 82-78=160
61. Zach Steffen 83-83=166

Top Individuals
1. Nate McCoy, Iowa State 68-70=138
2. Lee Bedford, Wake Forest 74-71=145
Dykes Harbin, South Carolina 72-73=145

Players Mentioned

Duncan Croudis

Sam Daley

Scott Fernandez

Nate McCoy

Nate McCoy

Zach Steffen

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