HAMPDEN, Mass. — The Villanova men's golf team completed the second round of the UConn Invitational at GreatHorse in second place Monday.
The Wildcats improved by nine strokes from round one to round two, shooting 287 (-1). VU trails hosts and leaders for a second day, UConn, by 12 strokes.
Matt Zerfass led the day for Villanova, shooting 70 (-2) to advance his total score to 143 (-1) and tying him for ninth. Zerfass birdied at one, eight, 11 and 13 and only shot over par at two holes.
Nathan Marion followed in the standings for the Wildcats, sitting tied for 18th after shooting 71 (-1) Monday, a three stroke improvement from round one. Marion birdied at holes, one, five, six, eight and 12.
Ryan Pamer shot 71 (-1) Monday as well, improving his total score to 148 (+4). Pamer birdied five times on the day and is tied for 25th.
Vibhav Alokam is also tied for 25th after shooting 75 (+3) to bring his score to 148 (+4).
Brockton English is tied for 53rd after shooting 78 (+6) for the day and 153 (+9) for the tournament.
Golfing as an individual,
Luke Leonard finished the day shooting 78 (+6) to bring his total for the tournament to 151 (+7). Leonard is tied for 43rd.
Team Standings
1. UConn -5
2. Boston College +5
3. Villanova +7
T-4. St. John's +10
T-4 Fairfield +10
Player Standings
1. Markus Lam, Boston College 137 (-7)
T-2. Bradley Sawka, UConn 138 (-6)
T-2. Colin Spencer, UConn (Ind.) 138 (-6)
4. Rasmus Ditzinger, Fairfield 139 (-5)
5. John Scullt, Holy Cross 141 (-3)
