ITHACA, N.Y. — The Cornell men's golf team improved by 14 strokes in the second round Monday at The Metropolis Intercollegiate, but darkness halted play with two Big Red golfers two holes from finishing.

Cornell is 12th in the 12-team field at 48 over. It opened with a 31-over 311, then was 17 over through the second round's suspension. Round two will resume Tuesday at Metropolis Country Club, and the final round will follow.

Sophomore Shep Davis and junior TJ Betlow lead Cornell, tied for 40th at 10 over. Davis followed an opening 78 by playing his first 16 holes of the second round at 2 over, with a birdie on the par-5 first. Betlow shot 75 in both rounds.

Freshman Asher Rush cut six strokes off his opening score, following an 81 with a 75. He made three birdies in the second round, including a 2 on the par-3 15th, and is tied for 62nd at 16 over.

Senior Tyler Debusschere opened with a 77 and is 5 over through 16 holes of the second round. He is tied for 47th at 12 over.

Freshman Toby Gu improved by eight strokes, following an 84 with a 76, and is tied for 68th at 20 over.

Iona leads the team standings at 15 over, one stroke ahead of Bryant and two ahead of Holy Cross. Iona, Fordham and Cornell each had players on the course when play was suspended.