KEVIN JENISON

GoSycamores.com

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.  – Two Sycamores are in the top 10 and Indiana State is currently third after the first round of the Butler Fall Invitational Monday. The tournament is being played at the Highlands Golf and Country Club.

“The freshmen struggled without a practice round because of the weather,” Greg Towne, Indiana State golf coach, said. “I really didn't see a lot of good shots but Amanda (Smith) played steady and McCall (Christopher) recovered from some mid round problems to keep us in the hunt.”

Purdue holds a commanding lead in the team race with a 292 total after the first 18 holes with host Butler second at 312 and Indiana State third with a 314 total. Loyola is fourth in the 10 team field at 320.

Junior Amanda Smith is leading the Sycamore effort as she is tied for fourth with a five over par 75. Senior McCall Christopher is also in the hunt for medalist as she is tied for sixth with a 77 in the first round. Junior Erinn Sutton and Andrea Frankiewicz are tied for 19th with 81s in the first round while freshman Marissa Uradoma is tied for 38th with an 86. Freshman Megan Berube is playing as an individual and is currently tied for 29th with an 83.

Purdue's Aurora Kan and Brooke Beegle are leading the field after each shot a one over 71 in the opening round.

The second round will start at 8:30 a.m. (ET) Tuesday.