March 9, 2007
Results
LAS VEGAS - The No. 8 UNLV men's golf team shot an opening-round 14-over-par 302 on Friday at the Southern Highlands Collegiate Championship played at Southern Highlands Golf Club (par 72, 7,510 yards) and is in 15th place.
UCLA leads the field at 6-under 282 after the first round and is followed by Georgia (-3), Georgia Tech (-2), Arizona State (+2) and Florida (+3).
Texas A&M's Martin Piller shot an opening-round 5-under 67 and leads all individuals by a stroke. There is a three-way tie for second at 4-under.
UNLV's Blake Trimble, who is playing as an individual, leads all Rebel players in a tie for 21st place at 1-over. Teammate Brett Kanda leads the Rebels whose scores are counting toward the team at 2-over in a tie for 33rd.
Other UNLV scores: Ryan Keeney* +3, T42; Brandon Loska* +3, T42; C.J. Gatto +4, T53; Sam Hunt +4, T53; Jarred Texter +4, T53; Eddie Olson* +5, T64; Johnny Pinjuv* +5, T64; Matt Kinsinger* +7, 76; Seung-Su Han +8, T77.
Play will continue with 18 holes on Saturday and Sunday. The tournament is open to the public and admission is free of charge.
* playing as an individual
