NCAA Southeast Regional: Whitsett leads 'Bama
Cory Whitsett
AUBURN, Ala. (May 16, 2014) -- Cory Shitsett fired a second-round 69 to help top-ranked Alabama extend its lead over rival Auburn at the NCAA Men's Golf Southeast Regional.
After two rounds, 'Bama holds a 15-shot advantage over Auburn.
Whitsett is tied for the lead alongside Kennesaw State's Kelby Burton. The 2013 Northeast Amateur winner and U.S. Walker Cup team member opened play with a 71 before putting the Tide on his back in Round 2.
For Auburn, Niclas Carlsson remained hot. He shot a second-round 72 while Will Long contributed a 73 to keep the Tigers in contention at their home course.
Behind the strength of Burton's play, Kennesaw State is in third place.
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54 hole men's NCAA Regional from which the
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