NOBLESVILLE, Ind- Almost completely identical to last season when Sonoma State won the national championship, the Seawolves will head into Friday's final round of the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championships in third place, just nine strokes back of the leader, Chico State. Sonoma State fired a 303 on Thursday, led by the Seawolves' Janssen Todd, who carded a two-over 74.

Last season, SSU headed into the final round of 18 just nine strokes back of the leader, CCAA-rival Cal State San Bernardino at Blaine, Wash. This season, the Seawolves are trailing CCAA-rival Chico State and are eight strokes out of second place, currently held by Florida Southern.

Todd followed up an even-par 72 on Wednesday with a 74 on Thursday, giving him a 228 for the tournament. Jeremy Wendelken fired a 75 and Patrick Bauer was one stroke behind him at 76. Alex Marry returned to competition after sitting out Wednesday's round due to illness to card a 78. Ryan Carter shot an 80 in the third round on Thursday.

Sonoma State will tee off on Friday morning to defend its national title on Friday.

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