GREENVILLE, Ala. – The freshmen in the Dalton State lineup are stepping up in a big way for the #3 Roadrunners as Ben McFadden and Joe Getley combined to go 5-under-par on the day as the Birds took the solo lead after two rounds of play at the SSAC Men's Golf Championship at RTJ at Cambrian Ridge in Greenville, Ala. on Wednesday.
 
#3 Dalton State (Ga.) (574, -2) now leads #17 William Carey (Miss.) (580, +4) by seven strokes as #18 Faulkner (Ala.) slid down to third at 589 (+13). #24 Point (Ga.) (594, +18) takes the fourth spot, with #25 Blue Mountain (Miss.) (598, +22) jumping up to fifth.

RECAP
ROUND 1
The opening round saw Barrett Loftis set the pace with an impressive 67 (-5), showcasing precision and control across the course. Loftis capitalized on several scoring opportunities, staying steady through the round to claim the lead.
 
Jack Whaley followed closely behind with an even-par 72 (E), delivering a consistent performance that kept him in strong contention. Ben McFadden finished at 73 (+1), navigating a competitive round while remaining within reach of the top spots.
 
Tyler Latimer recorded a 76 (+4), facing some challenges but maintaining solid play throughout his round. Joe Getley rounded out the group with an 83 (+11), working through the tough conditions while gaining valuable experience for the upcoming rounds.
 
ROUND 2
Ben McFadden led the team with an impressive round, finishing 3-under-par (69). He maintained steady play with consistent front and back nine scores of 34 and 35, respectively. His highlights included an eagle on No. 7 and a birdie on No. 9, demonstrating a keen ability to capitalize on key opportunities.
 
Joe Getley followed closely, recording a solid 2-under-par (70). His performance mirrored McFadden's in consistency, with 35 on both the front and back nine. Birdies on Nos. 7 and 9 also stood out in his round.
 
Barrett Loftis delivered an even-par performance (72), starting strong with a standout 33 on the front nine. Despite a tougher back nine at 39, Loftis maintained his composure, marked by birdies on holes 6 and 8.
 
Tyler Latimer battled through to finish 3-over-par (75). His round included a 37 on the front nine and 38 on the back nine. Despite the challenges, Latimer showed resilience, punctuated by an eagle on No. 7 and birdies on Nos. 12 and 16.
 
Jack Whaley rounded out the lineup with a 6-over-par (78). Scoring 37 on the front nine and 41 on the back, Whaley had one birdie on the day, coming at No. 7.
 
UP NEXT
#3-ranked Dalton State looks to polish off another conference championship when they hit the links beginning at 11:00 a.m. (CT) at RTJ at Cambrian Ridge in Greenville, Ala. on Thursday, April 24.
 
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