May 9, 2008

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Loyola University Chicago junior Armando Favela shot a one-under-par 71 today and is tied for the lead in the independent men's division at the 22nd PGA Minority Collegiate Championship at the Ryder and Wanamaker courses at the PGA Golf Club. Favela is tied for the lead with Amit Odaiyar of Florida Atlantic, who also shot a 71 in opening-round action today.

Favela was an All-Horizon League selection this season and led the Ramblers with a 75.3 average in 30 rounds. At the Horizon League Championship two weeks ago, the left-hander tied for sixth with a 223 (76-74-73).

Nearly 200 contestants from 47 colleges and universities comprised the field for the 2008 PGA Minority Collegiate Championship. Play in the 54-hole tournament continues tomorrow at the Ryder and Wanamaker courses.