Toledo Stands in 12th Place Following Opening Two Rounds of Firestone Invitational

Monday, October 5

Akron, OH

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Firestone Invitational

Senior Otto Black honoree was simply brilliant over the course of today’s opening two rounds, recording 10 birdies and three bogeys.

Toledo Stands in 12th Place Following Opening Two Rounds of Firestone Invitational

10/5/2015 9:13:00 PM | Men's Golf

AKRON, OH – Toledo finds itself in 12th place after the initial 36 holes at the Firestone Invitational on Monday. The tournament is being hosted by Mid-American Conference member Akron at the renowned Firestone Country Club – North Course (Par-72, 7,125 Yards).

The Rockets are being led by senior Otto Black, who sits alone in second place at seven-under par 137 (69-68). The three-time All-MAC honoree was simply brilliant over the course of today's opening two rounds, recording 10 birdies and three bogeys. Black is only one shot off the pace of frontrunner Maryland's David Kocher at eight-under par 136 (68-68). There are currently 19 golfers under par among the 91 players in the two-day tourney.

Sophomore Colin Joseph is the next closest Rocket at four-over par 148 (72-76) to stand tied for 51^st place. Immediately below Joseph are the trio of sophomore Stephen Watts at six-over par 150 (74-76), freshman Spencer Shoemaker at seven-over par 151 (76-75) and fellow newcomer Mike Lee at eight-over par 152 (76-76) to sit tied for 51^st, tied for 57^th and tied for 64^th spots, respectively.

Freshman Jamie Knipe is also taking part in the two-day event as an individual and sits at 15-over par 159 (83-76), good for 87^th place.

The Terrapins are leading the team standings at seven-under par 569 (284-285) and hold a four-stroke cushion over the host Zips at three-under par 573 (290-283).

The third and final round of the two-day tourney will be held on Tuesday with Toledo's tee times beginning at 10:00 a.m. off hole No. 10.

TEAM STANDINGS
1. Maryland 284-285=569 (-7); 2. Akron 290-283=573 (-3); 3. Xavier 289-287=576 (E); 4. Ohio 297-280=577 (+1); 5. Old Dominion 290-289=579 (+3); T6. Francis Marion 293-287=580 (+4); T6.Western Kentucky 288-292=580 (+4); T8. Eastern Kentucky 297-286=583 (+7); T8. Georgetown 287-296=583 (+7); 10. Illinois State 291-293=584 (+8); 11. USCA 295-290=585 (+9); 12. TOLEDO 291-295=586 (+10); 13. Eastern Michigan 295-292=587 (+11); 14. Ball State 297-293=590 (+14); T15. Valparaiso 296-296=592 (+16); T15. William & Mary 302-290=592 (+16)

TOP FIVE INDIVIDUALS
1. David Kocher (UM) 68-68=136 (-8); 2. OTTO BLACK (UT) 69-68=137 (-7); 3. Jose Montano (XU) 69-70=139 (-5); T4. George Baylis (UA) 70-70=140 (-4); T4. Beau Breault (EMU)* 70-70=140 (-4); T4. Zach Bauchou (OSU)* 71-69=140 (-4)

TOLEDO INDIVIDUALS
2. Otto Black 69-68=137 (-7); T51. Colin Joseph 72-76=148 (+4); T57. Stephen Watts 74-76=150 (+6); T64. Spencer Shoemaker 76-75=151 (+7); T69. Mike Lee 76-76=152 (+8); 87. Jamie Knipe* 83-76=159 (+15)

* - Individual