Oct. 9, 2007

Macon, Ga. -- Jonathan Bowden posted a final round, two-under par 70 as Furman carded a 296 to finish in a tie for sixth place Tuesday at the first annual Brickyard Collegiate Championship at the Brickyard at Riverside in Macon, Ga.

Bowden (75-70-70=215) finished with a share of 16th at one-under after back-to-back rounds of 70 while senior Ben Goforth (71-71-74=216) carded a final round 74 to finish in a tie for 19th. Chris Gilliland (72-72-76=220) and Matt Hayes (78-73-76=227) each posted four-over 76 on Tuesday to contribute to Furman's sixth place finish.

The Paladins three round total of 872 marked its lowest tournament score in four tournaments this season.

Georgia (278-273-280=831) claimed the team title finishing eight strokes ahead of runner-up Clemson (277-276-286=839) The Bulldogs' Harris English (65-71-68=204) rallied past teammate Brian Harman with a final round 68 to claim individual medalist honors at 12-under par.

Furman returns to action October 15-16, at the Southbridge Intercollegiate in Savannah, Ga.

T6 Furman University 290 286 296 872

T16 Jonathan Bowden 75 70 70 215

T19 Ben Goforth 71 71 74 216

T32 Chris Gilliland 72 72 76 220

T46 Zach Lee 72 73 80 225

T52 Matt Hayes 78 73 76 227