Furman's Crosby and Barth tied for fifth to lead third-place Paladins at SoCon Championship with an impressive performance in the opening round, positioning the team well in the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Senior Walker Crosby and sophomore Harris Barth both shot a 70 (-2) to tie for fifth place.
  • The Furman men's golf team is currently in third place, with three players among the top 12 after the first round.
  • Matty Dodd-Berry from ETSU leads with a score of -7, while the team is two strokes behind second-place Chattanooga.
  • East Tennessee State leads the tournament by nine strokes over Chattanooga.
State of Play
  • East Tennessee State leads the tournament by nine strokes, with Furman in third place, just two strokes behind second-place Chattanooga.
  • Furman had a strong showing in the first round, ranking well in scoring average on par 3s and par 5s.
  • The team is set to compete in the second round alongside UNC Greensboro.
What's Next

The team winner of the SoCon Championship will earn the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Regional, with the individual champion also qualifying for the regional round.

Bottom Line

Furman's Crosby and Barth's stellar performance puts the team in a competitive position as they aim for success in the SoCon Championship, with a chance to secure a spot in the NCAA Regional.