April 9, 2006

FAIRBORN, Ohio - Cleveland State leads host Wright State by two strokes after the opening round of the Norm Bullock Collegiate Classic. The 12-team field is competing at the par 72, 7,007 yard Greene Country Club.

The Vikings put together a 297, while the Raiders sit at 299. Morehead State and Eastern Illinois are another shot back at 300.

Eastern Illinois' Dustin Sloat is the first round leader after carding a two-under par 70. CSU's Steve Weir is alone in second, just a shot back, while Youngstown State's Ryan Stocke is in third following an even par 72.

"We're off to a good start, but there is still a long way to go," CSU head coach Tom Porten said. "It's going to take a full team effort if we hope to be in the same position at the end of 54 holes."

The tournament concludes with two rounds on Monday (April 10) beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Team Leaders:
1. Cleveland State 297
2. Wright State 299
T3. Morehead State 300
T3. Eastern Illinois 300

Individual Leaders
1. Dustin Sloat, Eastern Illinois 70
2. Steve Weir, Cleveland State 71
3. Ryan Stocke, Youngstown State 72

Cleveland State Individuals
2. Steve Weir 71
T6. Ben Grandy 74
T16. Mike Rutgers 76
T16. Doug Barber 76
T25. Jake Scott 77