April 2, 2005

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -

Furman's Paladin golf team fired a second-round 308 on Saturday to slide from fourth into 12^th with one round left to play in the LSU Spring Invitational.

 

Rob Langley continued to pace the Paladin squad, firing a one-over 73 on Saturday to stand in a tie for 10^th at 147.  Chris Gilliland fired a second-round 77 and is tied for 18^th at 149, while Ryan Potter carded an 80 and is tied for 54^th at 153.  Thomas Self's second round 78 put him at 155 and in a tie for 65^th.  Shane Birckbichler's 83 was Furman's non-counting score on Saturday, and leaves him in a tie for 76^th with one round left to play.

 

The host Tigers of LSU lead the tournament at 582.  The third and final round of the LSU Spring Invitational is slated for Sunday at the University Course in Baton Rouge, La.

 

Furman University

12^th          Furman                            293-308=601

Furman Individuals                          

T10th       Rob Langley                     74-73=147

T18th       Chris Gilliland                   72-77=149

T54th       Ryan Potter                      73-80=153

T65th       Thomas Self                     77-78=155

T76th       Shane Birckbichler            74-83=157