First Round Results

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – With one round to play, the George Mason men's golf team finds itself in good position to claim a tournament title.

The Patriots lead the Navy Spring Invitational after shooting a 12-over 296 on a rainy first day on Saturday at the Navy Academy Golf Course. Mason holds a three-stroke lead over Atlantic 10 foe Saint Joseph's (15-over) with 18 holes left on Sunday in the 36-hole tournament.

Senior Kyle Hart and freshman Davis Soderberg paced the Patriots, both shooting 2-over-par 73 to tie for eighth place. Junior Ellis Messian sits a stroke back tied for 12th after shooting 3-over 74.

Junior Eric Edwards shot a 5-over 76 to tie for 22nd, as did junior Wonsuk Rhee, who competed as an individual. Junior Brock Kovach and freshman Jeff Wilson (competing as an individual) are tied for 30th after shooting 6-over 77.

Freshman Takahiro Nojima competed as an individual and shot a 9-over 80. Junior Trevor Tremps also competed as an individual and shot a 13-over 84.