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KENNESAW, Ga. – The Kennesaw State men's golf team turned in a record-breaking performance during the first day of the Pinetree Intercollegiate that opened Monday (Oct. 20) at the par-72, 7,108-yard Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw, Ga.
 
Playing on their home course, the Owls got off to a hot start as freshman Fredrik Nilehn shot an opening-round 8-under par 64 that set a tournament record and broke the Kennesaw State 18-hole record on a par-72 course. His round, which included eight birdies and an eagle, helped KSU to a 12-under par 276 total that represents the second-lowest 18-hole score in program history.
 
"I played very well today, especially in the first round," Nilehn said. "You are able to score well on Pinetree if you putt well and that's what I did today. I'm very excited for the final round tomorrow (Tuesday) and I look forward to us continuing to play well."
 
Nilehn had an opportunity to set the course record heading to the 18th before settling for a 64 after posting a double-bogey on the closing hole. The Owls' freshman followed with a second-round 2-under par 70 to finish at 10-under par 134 to take a three-shot lead over senior teammate Austin Vick (137). KSU senior Jimmy Beck is in third place at 6-under par 138.
 
Both Vick and Beck turned in a pair of sub-70 rounds, shooting 69-68 and 69-69, respectively.
 
The 36-hole 134 total equaled the Kennesaw State par-72 record held by Michael Tulacz that was set during the 2011 USA Jaguar Invitational.
 
The solid first round helped the Owls open a commanding lead in the11-team  tournament and will take a 29-shot lead into Tuesday's final round.  Kennesaw State fired a 7-under par 281 total during the afternoon round to record a 36-hole total of 19-under par 557. East Carolina is in second place at 10-over par 586.
 
"Today was truly special and I could not be more proud of our entire team," Kennesaw State head coach Jay Moseley said. "We had three guys go out and play phenomenal golf for 36 holes.  We know we have a great advantage on this golf course and we truly took advantage of our opportunities. 
 
"It was so much fun to watch our guys perform today," Moseley added. "They are a special group and I am proud of who they are on and off the course.  It means so much to me when people complement our players on their character as much as their talent."
 
Freshman Wyatt Larkin turned in a consistent performance, carding rounds of 74-74 and is tied for 15th at 4-over par 148, while junior Carlos Segura Oliva is in 56th after posting rounds of 80-81 for a 161 total.
 
The Owls had three players competing as an individuals, including senior Kelby Burton, who recorded rounds of 76-76 for an 8-over par 152 and is tied for 29th. The day also marked the collegiate debut for freshmen Paul Doig and Buster Bruton. Doig recorded scores of 85-73 (158) and is tied for 47th, while Bruton (167) is 62nd.
 
The tournament concludes with final-round action on Tuesday (Oct. 21)beginning at 8:10 a.m. (ET). All the action can be followed live at www.golfstatresults.com.
 
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