Coatman Tied for Lead After Round One

Lawrence, KS - Freshman Mike Coatman blazed through the Alvamar Golf Club in round one of the Kansas Invitational. Coatman shot an even-par 72 and shares the lead with four other golfers, with 36 holes still to be played in the tournament. Coatman matched the career-best 72 that he recorded at the St. Mary's Invitational last week.

Nebraska is tied for 11th in the 16-team tournament after shooting a team score of 304. UNC Wilmington leads with a score of 292. The second round gets underway Monday afternoon.

First Round Results 

T-1 Mike Coatman (36-36) - 72
T-39 Mark Pillen (39-37) - 76
T-39 Andrew Wyatt (38-38) - 76
T-75 Trent Price (40-40) - 80
T-75 Brett Sundberg (39-41) - 80 

*T-84 Tyler Parsloe (42-39) - 81

*competing as an individual