Defiance Remains Fifth as Jones Jumps Up Leaderboard

HANOVER, Ind. – Senior Brian Jones shot a team-best score of 74 to move up the leaderboard at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament. The Yellow Jackets remain in fifth place with a team score of 644 (320-324) after two rounds.

Jones posted the sixth-best score of the second day of the tournament with his 74. He is currently in a tie for 12th-place overall with a combined score of 154 (80-74).

Behind Jones is senior Matt Gehring, who posted a 79 for round two. He is tied for 19th after the first two rounds with a total score of 159 (80-79). Sophomore Mike Ross is just outside the top-20 after shooting an 85. His two-day total stands at 160 (75-85).

Freshman Hurst Talbott shot 86 on day two to bring his combined score to 175 (89-86). Sophomore Josh DeGroff entered the lineup and shot 86 on Sunday.

Transylvania continues to lead the tournament with a score of 586 (293-293). Justin Tereshko of Transylvania holds the 36-hold lead as an individual with a score of 141 (69-72).

Defiance will be back in action on Saturday, May 5 for the third round of the HCAC Tournament. Tee times will begin at 8:30 am in North Manchester, Indiana. The HCAC Tournament will conclude after round four on Sunday, May 6.