Men's Golf | 10/25/2016 8:32:00 PM

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – In the second round of the St. Mary's Invitational taking place at the Poppy Hill Golf Course, the Texas State men's golf team jumped two spots to eighth after firing a 294. Freshman Inigo Benaran moved into a tie for fourth place after shooting a 1-under 70.
 
The Spaniard recorded his first collegiate round under par thanks to six birdies, four coming on the back nine. After 36 holes, he has fired a 2-over par 144 and is tied with four other golfers.
 
Fellow freshman Logan Lockwood carded an even par 71. He finished with five birdies and recorded his first collegiate eagle. The eagle came on the longest hole of the course, the par-5, 572-yard fourth hole.
 
Both David Faraudo Godinez and Anthony McGeorge posted two birdies apiece for the round. Faraudo finished the day with a 75 and McGeorge carded a 78.
 
The Bobcats have a two-stroke lead over UC Santa Barbara and are three up on Gonzaga and 48th-ranked Oregon State. Three shots separate Texas State and fifth place Nevada. In between the two programs are Arizona and Santa Clara in sixth and seventh, respectively.
 
Leading the team competition is 25-ranked San Diego State at 11-over, 579. The Aztecs have a four-shot lead over St. Mary's
 
The final round of the tournament for the Bobcats begins at 9:40 a.m. CDT. Texas State will be paired with golfers from Santa Clara and UC Santa Barbara.
 
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