Burlington, Iowa – Junior Matt Broome recorded a one-under 71 on Sunday to lead the Furman men's golf team to a 12-over 300 first round and 14th place at the Golfweek Conference Challenge at the par-72 Spirit Hollow Golf Course.

The Iowa Hawkeyes lead the 54-hole tournament by 15 strokes after one round with a 20-under 268 on Sunday.  North Carolina State holds second place in the 15-team field at five-under while Baylor and Southeastern Louisiana are tied for third place at three-under par.

Broome birdied three holes, including two of the final five, to grab a share of 13th place and pace the Paladins.  Columbia, S.C., native J.B. Murphy shot an opening round 74 while newcomer Johnny Kyger carded a three-over 75.

Second round action in the three-day tournament is set to begin at 9 a.m. on Monday.  The Paladins will tee-off from the back nine starting at 9:45.

Fans can log on to www.furmanpaladins.com and www.golfstatresults.com to follow live scoring throughout the Golfweek Challenge.

14 Furman 300

T13 Matt Broome 71

T40 J.B. Murphy 74

T48 Johnny Kyger 75

T69 Anthony Aloi 80

74 Matt Brown 83