Men's Golf Holds 10th After 36 Holes at the Raising Cane Classic

NEW ORLEANS (Sept. 20, 2004) – Kenji Murayama shot a 36-hole, three-under par 136 to hold sixth place for the University of New Orleans  as the Privateers rank 10^th of 15 teams after the first day of the Raising Cane Classic in Hattiesburg, Miss. 

Played at Canebrake Golf Club, Murayama shot an even-par 71 during his first round, while firing a 68 during his second circuit to lead UNO individuals.

Santiago Escobar (74-72) and Brandon Uchida (75-71) were next for UNO as they finished tied for 35th at 146, while Aaron Moreno (74-75) ranks tied for 62nd at 149 and Jason Kuperman (79-75) rounded out the UNO field tied for 77 with a 154.

Kyle Ellis of Ole Miss leads the individual field with a seven-under 135 score, while the Rebels lead the team competition with a 557, 13 strokes ahead of Sam Houston State, South Florida, Louisiana-Lafayette and Tulane. UNO shot team rounds of 294 and 286 to hold 10^th after the first day.

The Privateers complete the event Tuesday with 18 holes.