March 8, 2003

Results

LAS VEGAS - The University of Texas held its lead following the second round of play at the Toyota Men's Collegiate Championship at Southern Highlands Golf Course on Saturday.

The Longhorns shot a four-under 284 for the day and improve to 11-under for the tournament. They lead host UNLV by three strokes heading into Sunday's final round at the par-72, 7,381-yard course.

North Carolina State's Jason Moon jumped into the individual lead after Georgia's Kevin Kisner shot a three-over 75. Moon carded a two-under 70 on the day and holds a one-stroke lead over Alabama's Lars Brovold at eight-under.

Just one shot behind that duo sit three players, including UNLV's Brien Davis. Davis shot 69 for the second straight day to move to six-under for the tourney.

On Davis' heels is teammate Ryan Moore, who improved to three-under with a 70 on Saturday. He is tied for 12th overall.

Rounding out the Rebels' team score were two freshmen. Ryan Posey shot 73 and Mitch Carlson shot 74 for the Rebels and sit in 19th and 42nd place, respectively. JC Deacon's 76 was discarded, and the Rebel sophomore is tied for 55th at five-over.

Sophomores Travis Whisman and Troy Denton both played as individuals and did not count toward UNLV's team score. Whisman is tied for 37th at two-over and Denton sits in 65th at eight-over.

Final-round play at Southern Highlands will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday morning.