Lions are 6th After Opening Day of Midwestern State Invitational

The Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s golf team is in sixth place after posting a 332 in Monday’s opening round of the Midwestern State Invitational. A&M-Commerce trails leader UCO lead by 11 strokes as five strokes separate the top five places.

The Bronchos are led by co-leader Erica Bensch, who shot a 4-over par 76 to share the lead with Carol Blanton of East Central. As a team, the Lions rank second in par 3 scoring with eight-over par play.

Senior Heather Pantalion is tied for 15th to lead the Lions with an 82. Sophomore Malonie Oats (pictured) and junior Kathleen May are tied for 20th after posting an 83. During the round, Oats was one of the top players in the field with two birdies.

A stroke back behind them is junior Megan Benites, who posted an 84 and is tied for 27th. Junior Mallory Kempf is tied for 57th after shooting a 93.

The Lions and the field will return to the Weeks Park Golf Course for Tuesday’s final round as A&M-Commerce will tee off at 8:30 a.m.