Round #1 Standings (.pdf)

KETTERING, Ohio - The IUPUI men's golf team shot an opening round 293 and lead the 16-team field by one stroke at the UD Flyer Invitational being played at the par-71 NCR South Course. Senior Michael Davan was one of five players to card an even par 71 on Monday and is tied for the lead heading into Tuesday's final round.

"I'm surprised we're in the lead at 293," IUPUI Head Coach John Andrews said. "We were under (par) for most of the day. Overall the play was pretty good. It's a really good golf course, which I think plays to us."

Davan led the Jaguars including firing off three birdies on the first three holes, but came back to even with 12 pars and three bogeys the rest of the way.

"His length really helped him and he's done a nice job choosing where to be aggressive," Andrews said.

Sophomore Jose Pablo Segurola finished his round at 2-over 73 and senior Ben Engle came in at 74. Rookie Santiago Ruiz capped the scoring at 75 and Michael Powell posted a 78.

"I'm happy," Andrews said. "Anytime your defending conference champ doesn't play well and you're still in the lead, you're doing something right.

"Engle grinded pretty hard and Santiago grinded really hard. I'm pleased that we showed that Powell didn't play well and we're still on the lead."

IUPUI easily led the 16-team field with 61 pars on Monday, led by Engle's 14. Powell had 13 while both Segurola and Davan had 12 each as the team carded just eight birdies collectively.

Host Dayton is one shot back of the Jaguars at 294 and Summit League foe Oakland is third at 296. Akron and Evansville are tied for fourth at 301 and Ohio is sixth at 303.

"Our job now is to go out tomorrow and win it," Andrews said. "I'm interested to see how they play. I think we'll see some good scores."

The tournament is slated to begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start on Tuesday (Oct. 18).

Team Standings
1. IUPUI - 293 (+5)
2. Dayton - 294 (+6)
3. Oakland - 296 (+8)
t-4. Akron - 301 (+13)
t-4. Evansville - 301 (+13)
6. Ohio - 303 (+15)
7. Youngstown State - 310 (+22)
8. IPFW - 311 (+23)
t-9. Butler - 312 (+24)
t-9. Malone University - 312 (+24)
t-9. Detroit - 312 (+24)
12. Robert Morris (Pa.) - 314 (+26)
13. Valparaiso - 316 (+28)
14. Western Kentucky - 317 (+29)
15. Cincinnati State - 328 (+40)
16. Owens C.C. - 338 (+50)

Individual Standings
t-1. Michael Davan - 71 (E)
t-8. Jose Pablo Segurola - 73 (+2)
t-14. Ben Engle - 74 (+3)
t-16. Santiago Ruiz - 75 (+4)
t-45. Michael Powell - 78 (+7)