Round One Results

KETTERING, Ohio - Behind the play of senior George Rohde, III, the University of Dayton men's golf team is in third place (295) after the first round of play of the 2014 Dayton Fall Invitational. Rohde, III, fired a three-under-par round of 68 to lead the field and is three strokes ahead of the next competitor. The two-day event is being held at NCR Country Club and played on the South course at par 71 and 7,100 yards.

Xavier leads all teams in scoring with a four-man total of 293 (+9) after the first round.

"Overall the team played well and put us in a good position, only two shots off the lead," commented head coach Gip Hoagland following Monday's round. "We have a great opportunity to play in the final group with the leaders and to claim our first tournament victory of the season."

Sophomore Nick Paxson fired a round of three-over-par 74 to sit in a tie for 15th place among 100 competitors. Junior Thomas Goss carded a round of 76 (+5) and is tied for 35th place while sophomore Kevin Wargo turned in a round of six-over-par 77 and is tied for 46th place. Freshman Phillip Johnson rounded out the Flyer five-man team with a round of 78 (+7) and is tied for 58th place.

Playing as an individuals, junior Matt Fazio and senior Will Chambers also turned in a 77 to sit in a tie for 46th along with Goss. Freshman P.J. Malik carded a round of 78 (+7, t-58) and senior Craig Purpus turned in a nine-over-par round of 80 (t-73). Freshmen Erron Vandemore (84, +13) is tied for 92nd and Brendan Keating (85, +14) is tied for 96th place to round out the individuals played for Dayton.

Play will resume Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start.