Men's Golf Leads Big Ten Championships after Round One

6/21/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf

May 14, 1999

EVANSTON, Ill. - The 13th-ranked Northwestern men's golf team holds a three-stroke lead after one round of the Big Ten Championships in Minneapolis. The Wildcats posted a team score of 284 in Friday's first round, leading No. 7 Minnesota and Ohio State.

Individually, Luke Donald and Jess Daley are tied for third place at one-under-par 70. Illinois' Larry Nuger leads the field at 68 after one round. Other opening-round scores for the Wildcats were Erik Ciotti (even, 71), Josh Habig (+2, 73) and David Shaffer (+4, 75).

The second round is taking place Friday afternoon. Results will be posted Friday night following round two on nusports.com.

Team Standings After Round One 1. #13 Northwestern 284 2. #7 Minnesota 287 Ohio State 287 4. Iowa 289 5. Michigan 290 6. Michigan State 292 Wisconsin 292 8. Illinois 293 9. Indiana 296 10. Penn State 298 11. Purdue 300