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Men's Golf

Pioneers One Shot Back after Day 1 of Summit League Championship

Sand in third after opening round 70

NEWTON, Kan.  – The University of Denver men's golf team got off to a solid start on Saturday at the Summit League Championship Presented by the U.S. Special Warfare, finishing in a tie for second. The Pioneers posted a team score of 294 (6-over).

Course Info:
- Sand Creek Station Golf Course
- Par 72 for the course
- 7,086 yards

Significant Stats:
- Oral Roberts holds a one-shot lead over DU and North Dakota State after 18 holes of play.
- Denver was able to take advantage of scoring chances on the course despite high winds, finishing with 18 birdies on the round, most in the eight-team field.

Inside the Round for the Pioneers:
- John Sand positioned himself among the leaders, finishing third a 2-under, one shot of the lead.
- Cal McCoy and Carson Griggs tied for 10th at 2-over.
- Jackson Solem wrapped up his round tied for 18th at 4-over.
- Jun Ho Won sits in at 22 at 5-over.
 
Up Next:
Round two of the league championship is set for Sunday.

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Players Mentioned

Carson Griggs

Carson Griggs

5' 8"
Sophomore
Cal McCoy

Cal McCoy

5' 10"
Sophomore
John Sand

John Sand

6' 2"
Junior
Jackson Solem

Jackson Solem

6' 2"
Junior
Jun Ho Won

Jun Ho Won

5' 11"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Carson Griggs

Carson Griggs

5' 8"
Sophomore
Cal McCoy

Cal McCoy

5' 10"
Sophomore
John Sand

John Sand

6' 2"
Junior
Jackson Solem

Jackson Solem

6' 2"
Junior
Jun Ho Won

Jun Ho Won

5' 11"
Junior