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'Dogs lead after day one of Nick Watney Invitational
2/24/2025 10:42:00 PM | Men's Golf
FRESNO, Calif. – The Fresno State men's golf team is tied for first place through two rounds at the Nick Watney Invitational, carding a 15-under 553 at Sunnyside Country Club on Monday.
James Watney led the Bulldogs, firing a 6-under with two rounds of 68. He is currently tied for fourth place on the leaderboard.
Joseph Lloyd followed closely at 5-under, shooting a 67 in the second round, and is tied for seventh place. Also in the Top 15, Chris Bettencourt finished 4-under, carding 69 in both rounds.
Jaden Hunter finished at even-par, while Ryan Firpo ended the day 3-over.
Mason Benbrook, who is competing as an individual, is tied for fourth place at 6-under.
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FRESNO STATE SCORING
T4         James Watney               -6 (68-68)
T7         Joseph Lloyd                  -5 (70-67)
T12      Chris Bettencourt         -4 (69-69)
T25      Jaden Hunter                 E (71-71)
T35      Ryan Firpo                       +3 (71-74)
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Indv. T4    Mason Benbrook       -6 (69-67)
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UP NEXT
Fresno State will open the third round tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. PT paired with San Diego, Pacific and Santa Clara.
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James Watney led the Bulldogs, firing a 6-under with two rounds of 68. He is currently tied for fourth place on the leaderboard.
Joseph Lloyd followed closely at 5-under, shooting a 67 in the second round, and is tied for seventh place. Also in the Top 15, Chris Bettencourt finished 4-under, carding 69 in both rounds.
Jaden Hunter finished at even-par, while Ryan Firpo ended the day 3-over.
Mason Benbrook, who is competing as an individual, is tied for fourth place at 6-under.
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FRESNO STATE SCORING
T4         James Watney               -6 (68-68)
T7         Joseph Lloyd                  -5 (70-67)
T12      Chris Bettencourt         -4 (69-69)
T25      Jaden Hunter                 E (71-71)
T35      Ryan Firpo                       +3 (71-74)
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Indv. T4    Mason Benbrook       -6 (69-67)
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UP NEXT
Fresno State will open the third round tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. PT paired with San Diego, Pacific and Santa Clara.
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