March 30, 2009

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Lamar men's golf team currently sits in sixth place following the first two rounds of the UALR/First Tee Collegiate Classic, played at Chenal Country Club Monday.

Lamar found itself in seventh place following a 299 in the morning round before slicing six strokes off for a 293 and to move into sixth place with a 592 total.

The Cards were led by Hugues Joannes who put himself in a tie for tenth following a 73-72--145 score. Leroux Ferriera, Justin Harding and Kevin Hesbois are all tied for 30th at 149, while Xavier Feyaerts is tied for 70th at 79-77-156. Harding's second round 71 was the low score for Lamar on the day and one of just 19 sub-par rounds among the 192 rounds contested.

Tourney host Arkansas-Little Rock is in first at 579, followed by Texas State at 581, Sam Houston State at 585, Southeastern Louisiana and Central Arkansas at 586 and Lamar. The 18-team field features the top six Southland Conference schools according to the latest Golfstat statistical ratings.

The final round will begin on Tuesday at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start.

Lamar University 299 293 592
T 10 Hugues Joannes 73 72 145
T 30 Leroux Ferriera 75 74 149
T 30 Justin Harding 78 71 149
T 30 Kevin Hesbois 73 76 149
T 70 Xavier Feyaerts 79 77 156