Sept. 10, 2007

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Furman's Jonathan Bowden and Garrett Schneider each played the season's first 36 holes at three-under par to lift the Paladins into ninth after two rounds at the Scenic City Invitational in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Monday.

Bowden (70-69=139) followed a one-under par opening round with a two-under 69 to earn a share of 13th place at the par 71 Council Fire Golf Club. Schneider (67-72=139) started the day with a career-best 67 before moving into 13th with a second round 72.

Bowden's second round featured two eagles, while Schneider and Ben Goforth (78-71=149) also eagled the par five second hole.

The Charlotte 49ers (272-271=543) hold a four stroke lead over host Chattanooga entering the final 18 holes on Tuesday morning. Charlotte's Stefan Wiedergruen and the Mocs' Tripp Harris lead the field at nine-under par.

 

9 Furman 291 289 580

t13 Jonathan Bowden 70 69 139

t13 Garrett Schneider 67 72 139

t61 Ben Goforth 78 71 149

t84 Chris Gilliland 76 79 155

t84 Danny Schmieding 78 77 155