Nittany Lions Look to Improve on Day Two in TennesseeNittany Lions Look to Improve on Day Two in Tennessee
Eric Miller

Nittany Lions Look to Improve on Day Two in Tennessee

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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. – Senior Ryan Dornes leads the Penn State men's golf team with a first-round score of 69 for 3-under at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate. Dornes, currently in 16th, had five birdies on the day and came in 2-under on the back nine.
 
Host institution East Tennessee State built a tremendous lead and stands in first place with an 18-under 270 after Thursday's round. The Nittany Lions are 6-over at 294 for the day and are in 13th place.
 
Senior Charles Huntzinger moved up into a tie for 40th with a 1-over 73 with three birdies. Senior JD Hughes and junior Ryan Davis are currently in a tie in 60th at 4-over. Junior Alec Bard finished the day in a tie for 71st with a first-round 77 and Lukas Clark, playing as an individual, is tied for 75th with a 78.
 
Inclement weather cancelled the Penn State's last two tournaments and this three-day event marks the first time the Nittany Lions have completed a full day of competition since their first event in early September.

Keep up to date with the latest information about the Nittany Lion Men's Golf team on Twitter at @PennStateMGolf and Facebook. Follow Coach Greg Nye on Instagram at @CoachNyePSU.