The host University of Akron trails Illinois State by two strokes after the first day of the Firestone Invitational.
Elliott Grayson leads the Zips with a two-round score Monday of 138, which is good for a second-place tie heading into Tuesday’s final round of play at Firestone Country Club’s North Course. Cincinnati’s Austin Squires leads the 86-player field with a 7-under 137.
Grayson shot a 64, with nine birdies and a bogey in his morning round. In the second round, Grayson shot a 2-over 74.
Kent State men’s golf
Kent State has a 25-stroke lead after two rounds of the Cleveland State Invitational at Barrington in Aurora.