UTA Golf Tied For Eighth After Opening Day At Tall City Collegiate

Ajay Morris carded a 5-under 67 in the second round to lead the UT Arlington men’s golf team into a tie for eighth place Monday at the Tall City Collegiate in Midland, Texas.

Opening Day at Midland Country Club

The Mavericks finished the first two rounds of the tournament at 4-over-par 580 at Midland Country Club. Opening with an 11-over 299 in the morning session, the squad bounced back with a 7-under 281 in the afternoon. UTA sits 16 strokes behind tournament leader Northern Colorado, which finished the day at 12-under 564.

At 12-under 564, Northern Colorado occupies the top spot in the team standings, with New Mexico State trailing just two strokes back in second place at 10-under 566. Odessa College rounds out the top three at 9-under 567.

Morris Leads Individual Standings for UTA

Ajay Morris paced the Mavericks by finishing the opening day tied for ninth individually at 3-under 141. Morris opened with a 2-over 74 before firing his second-round 67. He enters Tuesday’s final round three strokes behind the individual leaders.

Three players share the individual lead at 6-under 138: Midland College’s Oskar Falshoj, Odessa College’s Cole Self, and Northern Colorado’s Kaelen Dulany.

Mavericks Lineup Scores

Michael Chevalier followed Morris for UTA, finishing tied for 28th at 1-over 145 after recording rounds of 75 and 70. Following an opening 5-over 77 and a subsequent 2-under 70, Joseph Hayden is tied for 38th at 3-over 147.

Austin Dennis finished tied for 41st at 4-over 148 after posting rounds of 73 and 75. Sawyer Chamblee rounds out the team lineup, sitting tied for 71st at 14-over 158 after recording rounds of 84 and 74.

Competing as an individual, Winston Shen finished the opening day tied for 18th at 1-under 143. Shen opened with an even-par 72 before recording a 1-under 71 in the second round. Rounds of 74 and 75 placed fellow individual competitor Luke Schnider in a tie for 48th at 5-over 149.

Tuesday Final Round

The Mavericks return to Midland Country Club for the final round on Tuesday, Oct. 13, with 18 holes remaining in the tournament.