Watts, Wiseman Close Opening Day in Top 15

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. -- Senior Johnny Watts led the Ball State men's golf team with a 1-under par round of 70 as the Cardinals opened the season Friday at the Wolf Run Intercollegiate.

Watts is part of a seven-way tie for second place individually, four shots behind round-one leader Brian Ohr of Miami University.

Ball State is eighth on the 16-team leaderboard at Wolf Run Golf Club with two rounds still to play. The Cardinals opened with a round of 301 (+17). Kentucky leads the way at even par.

Watts, a two-time All-MAC selection, was steady all day. He made two birdies and just one bogey on a challenging setup that played to a stroke average of 76.66 for the field.

Sophomore Timothy Wiseman turned in a strong round as well, making a pair of birdies and three bogeys to finish the opening day tied for 15th at 1 over par.

Ball State will be grouped with North Texas and Indiana for the second round Saturday. The Cardinals' tee times begin at 9 a.m.

Team Leaders
1. Kentucky, 284 (E)
T2. Arkansas State, 288 (+4)
T2. NC State, 288 (+4)
4. Miami University, 290 (+6)
5. UCF, 292 (+5)
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8. Ball State, 301 (+17)

Ball State Scores
T2. Johnny Watts, 70 (-1)
T15. Timothy Wiseman, 72 (+1)
T63. Michael VanDeventer, 79 (+8)
T69. Michael Makris, 80 (+9)
T69. Jack Cunningham, 80 (+9)
T81. CJ Jones*, 83 (+12)

*competing as an individual

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