By: Hunter McKay
KENNESAW, Ga. — Kennesaw State men's golf holds the lead after the first two rounds of The Scrappy at Pinetree on Monday at Pinetree Country Club.
The Owls carded rounds of 294 (+6) and 280 (-8) for a two-round total of 574 (-2). Kennesaw State leads the 11-team field by five strokes over second-place UT Martin.
Freshman Alejandro Caraballo paced the Owls through 36 holes Monday. He opened with a 73 (+1) before closing with a 68 (-4) to finish tied for sixth at 1-under par. Caraballo recorded six birdies and 25 pars on the day. He opened his second round with birdies on three of his first five holes. His 25 pars rank third in the field through two rounds.
Sophomore James Brash carded a 74 (+2) in the opening round before bouncing back with a 70 (-2) in the second round. He is tied for 10th at even par after recording five birdies in the afternoon round.
AJ Salierno rebounded from an opening-round 77 with a 69 (-3) in the afternoon. He birdied five of his final 12 holes and is tied for 21st at 2-over-par 146.
Walker Gantt posted consecutive rounds of 73 and is also tied for 21st at 2-over-par 146. He played his final five holes at 2-under par.
Luca Gallingani carded rounds of 72 and 77 to finish the day tied for 37th at 5-over-par 149.
Freshman Kaiden Drum leads four Owls competing as individuals. He recorded rounds of 73 and 73 to finish tied for 21st at 2-over-par 146. Hunter Gillard (73-74), Reed Sweigart (75-73) and Joshua Todd (76-73) are tied for 27th, 32nd and 37th, respectively. Gillard leads the field with 28 pars through 36 holes.
The tournament concludes Tuesday with the final 18 holes. Live scoring is available at scoreboard.clippd.com. Play begins at 8 a.m., with the Owls scheduled to tee off from the first hole between 9 and 9:40 a.m.
