NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Freshman Stefan Brewer set a new UNCW NCAA tournament record with a low round of 69 in the second round of the New Haven Regional on Friday at The Course at Yale as the Seahawks moved up into a tie for sixth overall.

UNCW carded the round's second lowest score of the day with a 280, just two strokes off Kent State's 278. The Seahawks are tied with Charlotte (285-281=566) and East Tennessee State (278-288=566) for sixth, one stroke behind fifth-place Virginia (282-283=565).

"We started out poorly at six-over after four or five holes," said second-year Head Coach Matt Clark. "But we were able to pull it together and get under-par for the day due to some outstanding play. The guys really stepped up and competed. I'm proud of them and their effort."

The second round score of 280 was also a school record at a NCAA regional.

Texas (274-281=555) continues to lead the regional, but Kent State (277-278=555) used its low round score to move into a tie for the lead with the Longhorns.

"We were able to put ourselves in contention, able to give ourselves an opportunity entering the final round, which is all you can ask for. Funny things happen in the final round."

Brewer (72-69=141) moved into a tie for 19th overall after surpassing Marc Andre Roy's previous low round of 70 that was tied in round one by junior Ryan Sullivan. His two-round total also bested Brian Joyce's 145 set in 2004 and equaled in 2005 by Joyce.

Senior Derek Wallace (72-70=142) and freshman Thomas Bass (72-70=142) both moved into a tie for 28th by shooting even-par 70 on the round.

"Stefan and Thomas stepped up today and led us. As freshmen, they've really taken this opportunity and run with it."

Junior Josh Brock (73-71=144) improved by two strokes in the second round and jumped into a tie for 42nd.

Junior Ryan Sullivan (70-77=147), who was tied for 18th after one round, struggled through the second round and is tied for 54th.

Sullivan will tee off the final round on Saturday at 7:50 a.m. for the Seahawks on the front nine. The Seahawks will be grouped with UCLA and Virginia.