KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – The Coker men's golf team is in eighth place after round one of the Kiawah Island Invitational.  The group finished only five over par with a team total of 293.

Christopher Fuga is currently tied for first place for individual stroke play, after shooting an impressive 67 (-5) during round one.  Fuga was just three strokes shy of tying the course record at 64, set by Coker's own Christopher Marsh in the 2008-09 season. 

Matt Kreider shot the second lowest round of the day for the Cobras, finishing just two over par with a 74.  Josh Clay was right behind with a 75, followed by Aaron Beebe with a 77.  Rounding out the field for Coker was Andrew Taske who shot a 79.

Coker will looking to close the gap on the lead position in the 17-team tournament tomorrow in the final round.