Lobos Move into First after Two Rounds at Nelson Invitational

Lobos Host 50th Annual William H. Tucker Invitational Friday and SaturdayLobos Host 50th Annual William H. Tucker Invitational Friday and Saturday

Oct. 23, 2004

STANFORD, CALIF. – The University of New Mexico men’s golf team moved into first place after the second round of The Nelson Invitational in Stanford, Calif. The Lobos shot a 7-under par 266 and is now 6-under on the 6,444 yard par 69 Stanford Golf Course. UNM has a one-stroke lead over UNLV going to tomorrow’s final round.

Individually, Spencer Levin continues to lead the tournament. Levin shot his second round of 65 and is now 8-under par for the tournament. Levin’s lead going into the final day is four strokes over Steve Tiley of Georgia State.

Joining Levin in the top-10 is senior Jay Reynolds who is tied for third at 3-under par (68-67). Other Lobo results are Charlie Beljan is tied for 19th at 141(71-70), Miguel Griego is tied for 25th at 142 (73-69) and Jay Choi is tied for 33rd at 143 (75-68).

The Nelson Invitational continues tomorrow with the final 18-holes of play with tee times beginning at 9:00 a.m. (MST).