AKRON, Ohio - The University of Dayton men's golf team is tied for third place after the first two rounds of the Firestone Invitational hosted by Akron. Dayton posted team rounds of 282 and 285 for a 26-hole total of 567 (-9) and is currently tied with Cincinnati. The two-day event is being played at the North Course at Firestone Country Club and the course will play to 7,125 yards at par 72.

Senior Nick Paxson leads the Flyers after firing rounds of 71 and 68 (139, -5). Paxson carded seven birdies and one eagle on the day. Juniors Phillip Johnson and Brendan Keating each tallied an eagle on the day as well.

DAYTON'S RESULTS
t-7th Nick Paxson 71-68=139 (-5)
t-12th Phillip Johnson 70-71=141 (-3)
t-18th Caleb Wolters 70-72=142 (-2)
t-47th Tripp French 74-74=148 (+4)
t-62nd Brendan Keating 71-80=151 (+7)

UP NEXT
Dayton will play the final round of the Firestone Invitational Tuesday beginning at 8:30 a.m. Live scoring will be available via GolfStat.com.