SAN BERNARDINO - The No. 3 Chico State men’s golf team is in first place after of the first round of the Coyote Classic in San Bernardino, led by sophomore Kyle Souza, who leads the tournament following a 4-under 66 in the opening round. Souza fired a 33 on the front and another 33 on the back.

The Wildcats, with a team score of 2-under par 278, lead current runner up and California Collegiate Athletic Association foe Cal State Monterey Bay by four strokes, and third place squad, and another rival, Sonoma State -- by 10. Barry University, the No. 1 team in the nation, is in fourth after the first round with a team score of 290.

Sylvester Gama, the lone Wildcat competing as an individual, is currently tied for second place thanks to a 2-under-par 68. Lucas Delgado is tied for sixth at 1-under, Brandon Harkins is tied for 13th at 1-over, Eric Frazzetta is tied for 20th one stroke behind him at 2-over, and Bobby Bucey finished the first round in a tie for 50th in the 88-golfer field at 6-over.

The tournament continued on into Monday evening, though it looked doubtful the second round would be completed before nightfall. The teams will wrap up round two and then play round three to finish the tournament tomorrow.

Complete First Round Results