Sept. 22, 2002
Sunset Beach, N.C. - Western Carolina carded rounds of 303 and 304 for a two-day total of 607 to place 10th at the annual Elon/Sea Trail Men's Intercollegiate this weekend.
The Catamounts were led by junior Clay Kilgore. The Nebo, N.C., native fired a 147 (74-73) to tie for 14th. In marked his second top 15 finish in as many events this season, falling in a playoff at Lenoir-Rhyne's tournament. Ryan Barry (153), Blake Wray (155), Matt Flueckinger (157) and Chase Kress rounded out Western's scoring.
Southern Conference foe Davidson won the event by three strokes over host Elon. After a 293 on the first day, the Wildcats shot 280 on the second for their 573. Elon, who shot 293 on the second day, finished with a 576. Davidson also claimed the individual medalist honor, as Ben Fridell won the event with his 136 (69-67).
Western Carolina will return to action Oct. 14-15 at the Chattanooga Invitational. The two-round event is played at Signal Mountain Country Club.
Elon/Sea Trail Men's Intercollegiate Rees Jones Course - Sea Trail Resort Sunset Beach, NC Sept. 20-21, 2002
TEAM TOTAL 1. Davidson 293-280=573 2. Elon 285-291=576 3. Bethune-Cookman 287-292=579 4. Charleston Southern 299-287=586 5. Mercer 287-303=590 6. The Citadel 301-295=596 7. High Point 301-300=601 8. Gardner-Webb 302-302=604 9. Stetson 309-297=606 10. Western Carolina 303-304=607 11. Tusculum 308-303=611 12. Wagner 310-311=621 13. Hampton 331-335=666
WCU Results Clay Kilgore 74-73=147 14th-t Ryan Barry 79-74=153 33rd-t Blake Wray 73-82=155 44th-t Matt Flueckinger 77-80=157 51st-t Chase Kress 85-77=162 57th
