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Ludvig Josefsson
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Furman's Josefsson Tied For 12th Entering Final Round Of Michael A. Marino Classic

Ludvig Josefsson

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- Furman's Ludvig Josefsson (-4) moved into a tie for 12th Monday at the Michael A. Marino Classic at the par 72, 7,370 yard The Dunes Golf & Beach Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

A sophomore from Hestra, Sweden, Josefsson birdied three holes on the back nine to complete round two on Monday.  He finished the round with a team-high five birdies and carded a 72.  Entering Tuesday's final round, Josefsson is five strokes behind individual leader Max Bengtsson (-9) of Coastal Carolina, who surged into the lead after firing a 63 in the second round. 

Senior Harris Barth (+4) paced the Paladins with a 1-under 71 in the second round and is tied for 49th.  He birdied three out of four holes from No. 2 through No. 6 and finished the round with four birdies.  Seniors Clark Akers (+6) and Zach Frazer (+6) are tied for 65th.  Akers eagled the par-5 No. 15 and added four birdies to conclude the day with a 72, while Frazer scored a 73 with birdies on No. 2 and No. 13.  

Freshman David Oliver IV (+6), who is playing as an individual, is also tied for 65th.  He tallied a 75 with birdies on No. 3 and No. 17 in the second round.  Junior Fisher Kennedy (+10) is in 82nd place after carding a 76 with three birdies to conclude Monday's play. 

Liberty (-12) and N.C. State (-12) are tied for the team lead with one round to play.  No. 33 Louisville (-11) and Charleston (-11) are just one shot back in a tie for third, while host Coastal Carolina (-9) rounds out the top five.  The Paladins (+12) are tied for 13th with Kent State (+12).

The 54-hole tournament will conclude on Tuesday beginning at 9:30 a.m.  Furman will tee off on No. 1 starting at 11 a.m. and will play in a group with Kent State and Louisiana.  Admission to the tournament is free and fans are welcome.  Results and live tournament scoring are available via https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/239036/scoring/team.

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T13 Furman 300 288 588 +12
T12 Ludvig Josefsson 68 72 140 -4
T49 Harris Barth 77 71 148 +4
T65 Clark Akers 78 72 150 +6
T65 Zach Frazer 77 73 150 +6
T65 David Oliver IV (I) 75 75 150 +6
82 Fisher Kennedy 78 76 154 +10
 

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Players Mentioned

Clark Akers

Clark Akers

Senior
Harris Barth

Harris Barth

Senior
Zach Frazer

Zach Frazer

Senior
Ludvig Josefsson

Ludvig Josefsson

Sophomore
Fisher Kennedy

Fisher Kennedy

Junior
David Oliver IV

David Oliver IV

Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Clark Akers

Clark Akers

Senior
Harris Barth

Harris Barth

Senior
Zach Frazer

Zach Frazer

Senior
Ludvig Josefsson

Ludvig Josefsson

Sophomore
Fisher Kennedy

Fisher Kennedy

Junior
David Oliver IV

David Oliver IV

Sophomore