ST. GEORGE—The Utah Valley University men's golf team shot a second-round score of 7-under-par 281 and remains in second place in the 12-team field at the Pizza Hut Pat Hicks Invitational with a two-round score of 24-under-par 552 (271-281). UVU's
Brady McKinlay is all alone in second place on the individual leaderboard at 9-under-par 135 (65-70).
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The Wolverines are just five shots behind Utah (-29) for the top spot in the team standings. UVU holds an 11-shot lead over third place Southern Utah (-13).
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"We struggled coming down the stretch today but we're very happy with our play through the two rounds," said Utah Valley head coach
Chris Curran. "It will be a big day for us tomorrow."
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UVU's
Brady McKinlay is in second place in the 81-player field with a two-round score of 9-under-par 135 (65-70). The sophomore shot a 2-under-par 70 with six birdies and nine pars. McKinlay recorded four of his six birdies on the back nine.
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Kai Iguchi led the Wolverines in round two, carding a 3-under-par 69. He is now tied for fifth with a two-round score of 6-under-par 138 (69-69). Iguchi did not record a single bogey in round two and recorded three birdies.
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Gabe Lysen carded a score of 2-under-par 70 on Sunday and is tied for fifth with Iguchi with a two-day 6-under-par 138 (68-70). Lysen tallied five birdies with 11 pars in round two.
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Joseph Glenn is now tied for 23rd with a two-day score of even par 144 (69-75). Glenn recorded a 3-over-par 75 in round two with four birdies and nine pars.
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Zane Loveland shot an even par 72 on Sunday with three birdies. He is tied for 26th with a two-day score of 1-over-par 145 (73-72).
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Caden Weber, who is playing individually, shot 2-over-par 74 in round two and is tied for 33rd at 2-over-par 146 (72-74).
Aaron Yeates is also playing individually and carded a 5-over-par 77 in round two and is tied for 67th at 11-over-par 155 (78-77).
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Utah Valley will wrap up play at the Pat Hicks Invitational with the final of three rounds on Monday. The Wolverines will tee off at 10 a.m. Live scoring will be available at GolfStat.com.
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