WESTMINSTER, Colo. – The Colorado Mesa men's golf team had one of their best days in recent history on Monday (Oct. 9) afternoon after the first two rounds of the Centennial Cup at Walnut Creek Preserve hosted by Regis University.
 
The Mavericks shot a two-round total of 21-under, 555 which is the second best 36-hole team score in program history as they were one stroke behind the mark they shot last season at the Southern Colorado Masters in Pueblo. They shot the second best 18-hole team score in program history in their first round as they were 13-under, 275 at that point.
 
They will carry a nine-stroke lead over West Texas A&M and an 11-stroke lead over Colorado School of Mines into the third round tomorrow.
 
Freshman Dylan Everett highlighted a total team effort on day one as the youngster leads the tournament after a two-round total of 8-under, 136. He shot a 5-under, 67 in his first round and followed it up with a 3-under, 69. He finished his day with nine birdies, three bogeys and an eagle that came on the par-5, 600-yard, No. 3 hole.
 
He played the front nine to 6-under in his first round and 8-under on the day.
 
Pablo Diaz charged up the leaderboard in his second round as he gained 19 spots after a 5-under, 67 to finish the day at 4-under, 140.
 
Yael Chahin had an outstanding first round to the tournament as he shot 5-under, 67 and played blemish free as he recorded 13 pars and five birdies in the round. He is currently in a tie for 12^th place on the leaderboard as he played his second 18 at 4-over, 76.
 
The Mavericks will look to maintain the lead and bring home the tournament title tomorrow morning at approximately 9:30am. Three teams still need to complete round two after play was halted due to darkness this evening.