RIVERHEAD, N.Y. – Bentley University senior and 2012 Capital One NCAA Division II Academic All-America Matt Michel (Danvers, Mass./Danvers HS) fired a one-over 72 to lead the Falcons Friday during the opening day of the 36-hole September Shootout at Long Island National Golf Club. The 17-team tournament will conclude on Saturday.

Overall, Bentley struggled and will begin Saturday's action tied for 11th following a 322 total. Michel and classmate Dan McQueen (Topsfield, Mass./Masconomet Reg. HS), who finished with a 77, were the only Falcons to shoot better than 85.

Michel is two strokes off the lead and finished the day tied for fifth place. McQueen is in a tie for 17th place at the midpoint.

Adelphi University sits at the top of the team standings with the Panthers' 301 total good for a one-stroke lead over Nyack College. The top five also includes Concordia College (308), Post University (308) and UMass-Lowell (309).

The individual leaders at the midpoint are Jeff Schaller of Concordia and Andrew Dame of Assumption College, both with a one-under 70. Shooting even par were Keith Prokop of Dominican and Ryan Snouffer of Adelphi. 

DOWLING SEPTEMBER SHOOTOUT

Day 1 of 2

At Long Island National GC, Riverhead, N.Y. 

Team Standings: 1. Adelphi 301; 2. Nyack 302; 3. Concordia 308; 3. Post 308; 5. UMass-Lowell 309; 6. American International 310; 6. Farmingdale State 310; 6. Goldey-Beacom 310; 9. Assumption 315; 9. Dowling 315; 11. Bentley 322; 11. Le Moyne 322; 13. Manhattan 324; 14. Dominican 330; 14. Holy Family 330; 16. Felician 351; 17. Nassau CC 355. 

Top Individuals: 1. Jeff Schaller, Concordia, 70; 1. Andrew Dame, Assumption, 70; 3. Keith Prokop, Dominican, 71; 4. Ryan Snouffer, Adelphi, 71; 5. Matt Michel, Bentley, 72; 5. Patrick McRae, Goldey-Beacom 72.

Other Bentley Scores: Dan McQueen 77, Sal Visali 85, Quincy Coulter 88, Tom Freeman 91.