BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Four University of Idaho players are in the top 25 at the Big Sky Conference Men's Golf Championship at Boulder Creek Golf Club.
During Saturday's second of three rounds on another blustery day, sophomore
Enrique Marin had one of just five sub-par rounds of the day to pull into a tie for 13
th after a one-under 71. He is at 154 – one stroke ahead of senior
Ryan Porch, who is tied for 16
th after a 77 Saturday gave him a two-day 155. Tied for 25
th at 160 are junior
Hayden Ritter (76) and sophomore
Chris Carew (78). Freshman J.T. Bloomer is 33
rd with a 164 (81 on Saturday).
Coach
David Nuhn said a practice session after Friday's opening round and a focused warmup Saturday made the difference in the Vandals' scoring from day one to day two.
"Overall, we played a lot better today," said Nuhn of his team, which is sixth but was 24 strokes better Saturday with a 302. "We were able to work on and fix some things yesterday. It really showed today."
He was especially pleased with Marin's ability to shake off an opening-round 83 to come back with the one-under 71.
"I'm really proud of Enrique," Nuhn said.
Idaho is at 628 after 36 holes – just eight out of fifth. Sacramento State is the two-day leader with a 589 with Weber State second at 607. Sac State's Aaron Beverly has the individual lead with a 143 – one ahead of Hartford's Elias Gross' 144.
