March 27, 2006

SPRINGFIELD, La. - The Southern Miss men's golf team shot an opening day total of 611 (316-295) to rank fifth overall at the Carter Plantation Intercollegiate at the Carter Plantation Golf Club, Monday.

Host Southeastern Louisiana holds the first round lead with its overall total of 600 (297-303), while Mississippi State is second with a 604 (298-306). Jacksonville State (293-313--606) and South Alabama (306-301--607) precede the Golden Eagles in the top five.

Three Golden Eagles posted top 20 scores on the day, led by Joel Myrick who ranks tied for 12th with a 77-74--151. Justin Elliott and Jason Cuthbertson both are tied for 14th with mirror scores of 80-72--152. Kyle Ramey (79-78--157) and Danny Dennis (85-77--162) are tied for 34th and 47th, overall.

Jacksonville State's Julian Colmenares is the current leader with a 69-76--145, while Matthew Carvell of Southeastern Louisiana is second with a 72-75--147. USF's Tyler Hitchcock (76-72--148) and Jacksonville State's Daniel Willett (70-78--148) are each tied for third, and SELU's Hugo Leon (72-77--149) is fifth.

The final day of the tournament is set for Tuesday with tee times beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Carter Plantation Intercollegiate
Dates: 03/27 - 03/28
Par: 72
Yardage: 7049
Team Results
Pos. Team                  1st  2nd  Total 
1.   Southeastern La.      297  303   600
2.   Mississippi St.       298  306   604
3.   Jacksonville St.      293  313   606
4.   South Alabama         306  301   607
5.   Southern Miss         316  295   611 
6.   Louisville            310  304   614
     Memphis               313  301   614
8.   USF                   304  312   616
9.   S.E. La.-green        308  314   622
10.  Texas-San Antonio     307  316   623
11.  Louisiana-Lafayette   317  320   637
12.  Tulane University     332  333   665

Southern Miss Individual Results
Pos. Name                  1st  2nd  Total 
T12  Joel Myrick           77   74    151
T14  Justin Elliott        80   72    152
T14  Jason Cuthbertson     80   72    152
T34  Kyle Ramey            79   78    157
T47  Danny Dennis          85   77    162