MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (3/7/16) – The Arkansas State men's golf team has put itself in position to possibly extend its championship streak to four tournaments after completing the Bash at the Beach's first two rounds Monday in second place among 19 teams with a combined 2-under-par 566.

The Red Wolves began play by shooting a 285 at the Surf Golf Club, but moved up from third to second place with a four-under 281 for the second 18 holes. James Madison climbed seven places to the top of the leaderboard in the second round, but holds just a three-stroke advantage over the Red Wolves entering tomorrow's final round.

A-State, which has won three straight tournaments for the first time since the 1999-2000 season, currently holds a nine-stroke lead over three teams tied for third place, including host and fellow Sun Belt Conference member Appalachian State.

A-State was led by Andrew Huseman , who posted a combined 137 to end the day in second place and only one stroke behind leader Patrick Moriarty of Appalachian State. The sophomore's initial round saw him card a season-best 68, and he followed with a 69 to put his total 5-under-par. Huseman is looking for his third top-five finish in four tournaments played this season.

Joining Huseman among the top-15 leaders for the Red Wolves was Tanner Napier , who is coming off a first-place finish at the Loyola Intercollegiate. A sophomore, Napier recorded a 73 and 70 for the first and second rounds, respectively, to give him a 143 total and place him tied for 13th.

A-State true freshman Joel Wendin entered the tournament coming off two straight top-20 finishes dating back to last fall, and he shot a 144 today to put him in a tie for 20th place. His total included a 73 for the initial 18 holes and a 71 for the second round.

Also competing for the Red Wolves, senior Oswin Schlenkrich is tied for 38th place with a 147 (71-76), senior Seth Garner is tied for 52nd with a 150 (79-71) and sophomore Trent Jones is tied for 62nd with a 151 (72-79). Jones is competing as an individual.