May 15, 2008

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - The Jackson State men's golf team shot a 302 in a rain soaked first round of the NCAA East Regional at Council Fire Golf Club on Thursday.

After playing through a light drizzle for most of the morning the Tigers finished the final three holes in a steady downpour.

Michael Bailey and Brett Benson each shot an even par 71. Both players are tied for 46th place on the individual leader board.

Albert Kilgore, III shot a 7-over 78, Reginald Newton recorded an 11-over 82 and James Cox had a 14-over 85.

The top 10 teams at each of the three NCAA Regionals will make up the field for the NCAA Championship May 28-31 in West LaFayette, Ind.

The 54-hole tournament will continue on Friday and will conclude on Saturday. The Tigers are scheduled to tee off at 12:55 p.m. on Friday. Live scoring and Saturday's tee times can be found at www.golfstat.com.