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Alabama in Sixth After 36 Holes Played at the Maridoe Collegiate
3/30/2026 8:24:00 PM | Men's Golf
William Jennings and Brycen Jones both inside the top 10 to lead the Crimson Tide on day one
CARROLLTON, Texas – The No. 16 Alabama men's golf team finished the opening day of play at the Maridoe Collegiate on Monday and is in sixth overall through 36 holes with a team total of 25-over par 601 (289-309).
William Jennings (t5th) and Brycen Jones (t9th) lead the Crimson Tide as both will enter Tuesday's third and final round inside the top 10 individuals
Individual Highlights
- William Jennings led the Crimson Tide across Monday's opening two rounds, finishing the day in a fifth-place tie after carding an even par 144 (74-70)
- After collecting just one birdie across his opening 18 holes in the morning, Jennings responded five birdies compared to three bogeys to close the afternoon at 2-under 70
- Brycen Jones is in a tie for ninth overall at 2-over par 146 (71-75), combining on the day for a team-leading nine birdies
- Jones' nine birdies rank second-best among all individuals in the field, while Jennings' 25 pars are tied for fourth-most
- Jonathan Griz at in a tie for 40th overall at 11-over 155 (77-78)
- Connor Brown (77-80) and Nick Gross (78-79) round out the Tide's starting lineup as they are tied for 50th with each carding a 157 through 36 holes
- Brown recorded the team's long eagle, coming in round one on the par 5, 568-yard 13th hole, and was one of just three eagles over the 36 holes played
- Jack Mitchell, who is competing as an individual, finished the day in a tie for 13th overall at 3-over par 147 (74-73)
Team Highlights
- No. 7 Oklahoma State (E) holds a 14-shot lead over second place No. 9 Arizona State (+14) entering Tuesday's final round of action
- Tournament host North Texas (+18) is in third, followed by Baylor (+22) and No. 15 Oklahoma (+24) to round out the top five teams, respectively
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