AMES - The Kirkwood men's golf team has a six-shot lead at the NJCAA  regional tournament heading into the final round Monday at the Veenker  Memorial Golf Course.

The Eagles finished the first round Sunday at 16-over-par 304, with  DMACC in second place at 310.

James Morgan of Kirkwood is tied for first place in the individual  standings at 1-under 71. All five Kirkwood golfers are in the top-11  on the scoreboard. Ben Epperly is tied for fifth at 3-over 75.

TEAM STANDINGS

1. Kirkwood 304, 2. DMACC 310, 3. (tie) Northeast 318, Southwestern  318, 5. NIACC 319, 6. Iowa Lakes 322, 7. Hawkeye 323, 8. Southeastern  333, 9. Iowa Central 357.

KIRKWOOD: 1. James Morgan 71, 5. Ben Epperly 75, 11. Dawson Peters 79,  11. Will Babcock 79, 11. Ryan Morrison 79.