Saturday, October 07, 2000

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.-- Senior Chris Wisler and sophomore Thomas Lee are in a six-way tie for 16th at even-par following the second round of the Carpet Capital Classic from The Farm Golf Course in Dalton, Ga.

The 22nd ranked Buccaneers have shot a combined 585 (+9) through two rounds, 19 shots behind the leaders, the 24th ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Wisler shot a 2-over par 74 on the day, while Lee shot his second consecutive round of even-par to give them both second-round totals of 144. The Buccaneer duo is tied with fifth-ranked Jeff Quinney of Arizona State, sixth-ranked Johan Kok of South Carolina, Matt Weibring of Georgia Tech and Simon Fitton of Tennessee for 16th place individually.

Sophomore Adam Riddering shot a 3-over par 75 in the second round, placing him in a five-way tie for 36th. Senior Pat Beste finds himself in a five-way tie for 41st after firing a strong even-par 72 on the second day. Freshman Anders Hofvander is in a four-way tie for 68th after shooting a 5-over par 77 in the second round.

The third round of the Carpet Capital Classic will be held Sunday, October 8 at The Farm Golf Course from Dalton, Ga.

ETSU Results

Chris Wisler E 70-74 (T16)

Thomas Lee E 72-72 (T16)

Adam Riddering +4 73-75 (T36)

Pat Beste +5 77-72 (T41)

Anders Hofvander +12 79-77 (T68)

* Rankings by Golfweek