March 27, 1999
EVANSTON, Ill. - The 10th-ranked Northwestern men's golf team holds a three-stroke lead after one round of the Dr. Pepper Intercollegiate in Pottsboro, Texas. The Wildcats posted a team score of 287 in Saturday's first round, leading No. 12 Minnesota by three strokes.
Sophomore Luke Donald, who ranks among the nation's leaders with a stroke average of 70.20, leads the field after one round, shooting a three-under-par 69. Senior Erik Ciotti is part of a four-man group in second place at two-under-par 70.
Complete Wildcat results and team standings after round one appear below. Round two has been delayed by rain. Tournament officials were unsure whether the second round could be completed on Saturday.
Team Standings After Round One (top five teams only) 1. Northwestern 287 2. Minnesota 290 3. Michigan 291 Illinois 291 5. Michigan State 295 Toledo 295
Northwestern Individuals After Round One 1. Luke Donald 69 (-3) T-2. Erik Ciotti 70 (-2) T-13. Josh Habig 73 (+1) T-32. Jess Daley 75 (+3) T-43. Danny Riskam 76 (+4)