Lions Begin Play at Cheddar's UCO Classic

In Monday’s opening round of the Cheddar’s UCO Classic, the Texas A&M University-Commerce women’s golf team is in 14^th place after Monday’s opening round of the Cheddar’s UCO Classic.

Sophomore Malonie Oats leads the Lions with an opening round 79 and is tied for 35^th. Junior teammates Mallory Kempf and Megan Benites are tied for 53^rd after shooting an 81. Senior Heather Pantalion is in a tie for 62^nd after posting an 82. Rounding out the Lions’ lineup, junior Kathleen May recorded an 84 and is tied for 75^th. As an individual, senior Noelle Garcia shot a 91 and is tied for 98^th.

St. Edward’s leads the 18-team field after posting a 297 for a three-stroke advantage over host UCO. A pair of Hilltoppers’ lead the individual race as Emily Kvinta and Kirby Baker after shooting a 1-over par 70.

Tuesday’s final round will get underway at 8:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Park Golf Course in Oklahoma City.