Sapphire, N.C. – J.B. Murphy carded an even-par 71 on Monday to grab a share of 14th place and help the Furman men's golf team into eighth place after 18 holes at the Hummingbird Intercollegiate at the par-71, 6,767-yard Country Club of Sapphire Valley.

Murphy, a native of Columbia, S.C., recorded birdies at No. 6 and No. 12 and posted an eagle at the par-five No. 14 to lead the Paladins to a first round five-over 289.  Junior Anthony Aloi notched a one-over 72 while junior Matt Broome and sophomore Matt Brown each registered a two-over 73.  Redshirt freshman Greg Carrier, playing as an individual, fired an opening round 72 on Monday.

Vanderbilt carded a first round 277 to hold a six-stroke lead over second place Wofford after 18 holes.  Jacksonville, Kentucky and Gardner-Webb rounded out the top five in the 18-team tournament.  The Commodores' Adam Hofmann fired a five-under 66 to hold a one-stroke lead in the individual standings over teammate Trey DelGreco.

Final round action in the Hummingbird Intercollegiate is set for Tuesday morning.

Full tournament results and statistics are available at www.golfstatresults.com.

8 Furman 289

T14 J.B. Murphy 71

T24 Anthony Aloi 72

T36 Matt Broome 73

T36 Matt Brown 73

T62 Johnny Kyger 76

T24 Greg Carrier 72