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FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Kennesaw State senior Kelby Burton fired a 4-under par 67 to take the first-round lead at the 14-team Mason Rudolph Championship that opened Friday (April 3) at the par-71, 7,100-yard Vanderbilt Legends Course in Franklin Tenn.
 
Burton's round helped Kennesaw State to a 1-under par 283 total and a tie for second place with No. 15 Georgia Tech in a field that includes eight teams ranked in Golfstat's Top 50. Host and No. 6 Vanderbilt holds the lead at 4-under par 280.

"I am very pleased with our first today. We have positioned ourselves well for the next two days of competition," Kennesaw State head coach Jay Moseley said. "Conditions were not ideal today and it was very encouraging to see our guys grind out their rounds with the gusty winds."

The Owls senior recorded six birdies on his round, including two on his final two holes, and holds a one-shot lead over McCormick Clouser of Ball State and Scott Wolfes of Georgia Southern.

"Kelby's round was spectacular and he provided a great spark for us today," Moseley said.
 
Sophomore Teremoana Beaucousin is tied for 17th after shooting an even-par 71. Seniors Austin Vick (72) and Jimmy Beck (73) are tied for 24th and 33rd, respectively, while freshman Fredrik Nilehn is tied for 64th following a round of 77.
 
The Mason Rudolph Championship continues on Saturday (April 4) with play begins at 9 a.m. (ET). The tournament concludes on Easter Sunday (April 5) with third-round play slated to begin at 8:30 a.m. (ET). All the action can be followed live at www.Golfstat.com.

Team Standings (Top 5)
1. No. 6 Vanderbilt (280, -4)
T2. No. 21 Kennesaw State (283, -1)
T2. No. 15 Georgia Tech (283, -1)
4. No. 39 Georgia Southern (285, +1)
5. No. 27 Alabama (287, +3)

Kennesaw State Individuals
1. Kelby Burton (67, -4)
T17. Teremoana Beaucousin (71, E)
T24. Austin Vick (72, +1)
T33. Jimmy Beck (73, +2)
T64. Fredrik Nilehn (77, +6)

 
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