RIVERSIDE, Iowa -- Led by John Matthews and Davis Garner, the Bellevue University men's golf team has a one-stroke lead after the first day of competition in the Ashford University Spring Invitational being played at the Blue Top Ridge Golf Course.
As a team, the Bruins shot an opening round team score of even par, 288, one stroke ahead of tournament host Ashford's 289.
Matthews and Garner are tied for the overall individual lead, as both posted 2-under par scores of 70. Jose Vega is tied for eighth with an even-par 72. Mike Hannon is currently tied for 29th with a 4-over 76. Tomas Ovejero shot a 6-over 78 and is tied for 38th.
The tournament will conclude on Saturday (April 6) with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
Bellevue Scores
T1. Davis Garner 70
T1. John Matthews 70
T8. Jose Vega 72
T29. Mike Hannon 76
T38. Tomas Ovejero 78
Team Standings
1. Bellevue, 288
2. Ashford, 289
3. Kirkwood CC, 291
4. AIB CC, 294
5. Mount Mercy, 296
6. Roosevelt, 306
T7. St. Norbert, 307
T7. Iowa Wesleyan, 307
T9. Carroll, 308
T9. William Penn, 308
11. Purdue-Calumet, 313
12. Culver-Stockton, 325
