WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Averett University's men's golf team finished the opening round of The Melee in ninth place at 32-over par heading into Monday's final round.
Junior
Benjamin Afzelius led the Cougars in the opening round, carding a 1-over-par performance to finish tied for third on the individual leaderboard, five strokes behind leader Sam Dolan of Drew University.
Carter St. Clair and
Nicolas Santoso also contributed for Averett, with both finishing in the top 30 on the individual leaderboard.
Sophomore
Lucas Milliken carded eight pars to finish the opening round in 54th place.
Drew University holds the team lead at 5-over par heading into Monday's final round.
Averett returns to action Monday, Oct. 19, for the final round of The Melee.
