November 2, 2002

Furman Fires 297 in Second Round at Landfall Tradition

Wilmington, North Carolina-- The Furman Paladin golf team posted a second round 297 to move from ninth to seventh place at the Landfall Tradition Men's Golf Championships in Wilmington, N.C., Saturday.

The Paladins' Jay McKnight led the Furman effort with a one over-par 73 in round two. McKnight and teammate Buddy Davis enter Sunday's final round in a tie for 22nd, while Furman's Noble Judy is one stroke back in 25th.

Purdue's Peter Karmis (68-72=140) continues to lead the tournament, while UNC Wilmington's second round 283 pushed the Seahawks by Minnesota and into first place.

A shotgun start will begin third and final round action Sunday Morning.

7 Furman University 303 297 600
T 22 Jay McKnight 76 73 149
T 22 Buddy Davis 75 74 149
T 25 Noble Judy 76 74 150
T 31 Shane Birckbichler 76 76 152
T 51 T.J. Blandford 83 77 160