WILSON, N.C. (Oct. 20, 2026) – The Savannah State University men's golf team completed the opening two rounds of the Barton College Fall Intercollegiate on Monday at Wilson Country Club in Wilson, North Carolina, with the Tigers sitting in 10th place heading into Tuesday's final round.

Savannah State finished the opening 36 holes at 89-over-par, carding a 334 in the first round before improving by 13 strokes with a second-round 321. The Tigers enter the final round with a two-round total of 655.

Sophomores Justin Woods and Quentin Brooks led Savannah State through the opening two rounds, with both golfers sitting in a tie for 35th place at 18-over-par 160.

Brooks opened the tournament with an 85 before making a nine-stroke improvement in the afternoon session, firing a four-over-par 76 in the second round. His second-round performance was highlighted by a pair of birdies, including one on the par-5 12th hole.

Woods demonstrated consistency throughout Monday's action, recording identical rounds of eight-over-par 80. His opening round featured birdies on the par-4 sixth and 11th holes, while his second round included a birdie on the par-5 12th.

Gauge Simmons and Lavelle Teague Jr. rounded out Savannah State's four competitors, finishing the first two rounds tied for 43rd place at 26-over-par 168.

Simmons opened with an 82 before carding an 86 in the second round. Teague Jr. began the tournament with an 87 before shaving eight strokes off his score in the afternoon, finishing with a seven-over-par 79. His second-round performance included a birdie on the par-4 seventh hole.

As a team, Savannah State showed improvement during Monday's second round, highlighted by Brooks and Teague Jr., who combined to shave 17 strokes off their respective opening-round scores.

Cedarville University leads the team standings at 15-over-par, followed by Sandhills Community College at 24-over and host Barton College at 25-over. Mount Olive sits fourth at 28-over, while Jefferson rounds out the top five at 39-over.

Savannah State Individual Results (After 36 Holes)

• T-35. Justin Woods – 80-80 (160, +18)
• T-35. Quentin Brooks – 85-76 (161, +19)
• T-43. Gauge Simmons – 82-86 (168, +26)
• T-43. Lavelle Teague Jr. – 87-79 (166, +24)

Savannah State will conclude the Barton College Fall Intercollegiate on Tuesday, October 20, with the final 18 holes at Wilson Country Club. The Tigers will look to build on their second-round improvement and move up the team leaderboard in their final round of competition.

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