LE SUEUR, Minn. – The Carleton College men's golf team moved up six spots on day two and is currently in sixth place at the Twin Cities Classic. The final round will be held on Monday at Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington.
 
As a team, the Knights shot seven-over-par (295) on the day. Saint John's University extended its lead, shooting four-under-par (284), and is four shots ahead of Bethel University, which shot two-under-par (286).
 
Sam Higaki continues to lead the way for the Knights, shooting even par for the second consecutive day (72). He is now tied for fifth on the leaderboard and six shots off the lead. Higaki's day began with a double bogey, then he played two-under par the rest of the way, using five birdies, on his way to an even round.
Dillon Croco began his day on the back nine with a 34 at the halfway mark. His first nine holes included a birdie on sixteen, and an eagle on the par-four 14th. Croco moved into a tie for 37th after carding a one-over-par (73).
 
Justin Rodriguez  and Eli Slifer both turned in scores of 75 (+3) to complete the scoring for the Knights. Rodriguez is currently tied for 21st overall with a round that included birdies on holes five and seventeen. Slifer had three birdies on the day.

Gareth Birney completed his round with a score of 89 (+17).
 
Carleton once again had three golfers competing as individuals. Austin Mak shot three-over-par (75). He ended the day on holes 12-15, shooting birdies on three of the four holes to conclude the round.
Yuto Nohdomi shot an 83 (+11), and Matt Kang finished the day with an 85 (+13).
 
Up Next for the Knights
Round three of the Twin Cities Class will be held at the Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington, beginning at 10 a.m.