ESTERO, Fla. – Stetson University sophomore Uy Doan fired a 9-under 135 over 36 holes Monday to take the individual lead following the opening two rounds of the West Bay Collegiate Invitational at West Bay Club.
Doan, a native of Hanoi, Vietnam, carded rounds of 68-67 and holds a one-stroke lead over Caden Lee of Appalachian State and Christian Figueredo of Florida Gulf Coast. Classmate Thanattasorn Supinraj also enters Tuesday's final round of the 54-hole event among the top 10 individuals. The Udon Thani, Thailand, native shares ninth place at 4-under 140 after rounds of 69-71.
Seniors Simon Engman and Gabriel Lindahl are tied for 51st at 3-over 147. Both players posted identical rounds of 73-74. Junior Jack Northgraves rebounded from an opening-round 77 with a 1-under 71 and is tied for 58th at 4-over 148. Freshman Federico Randazzo, competing as an individual, is tied for 75th at 9-over 153.
As a team, Stetson is in fourth place at 10-under 566, just eight strokes behind tournament co-leaders Florida Gulf Coast and Appalachian State, who both stand at 18-under 558 in the 15-team field.
The Hatters recorded a tournament-best 47 birdies over the opening two rounds, while Doan leads the 88-player field in par-4 scoring at 3.75. Supinraj recorded a tournament-best 12 birdies.
The Hatters return to the 6,939-yard, par-72 West Bay Club at 9 a.m. Tuesday for the tournament's final round.
Following the West Bay Collegiate Invitational, Stetson will conclude its fall season at The Bryson Invitational, Oct. 12-14 at Doral Resort and Spa in Miami.
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At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 20 intercollegiate sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
