The Missouri Western men’s golf team sits in 14th place after day one of the UCM Heart of American Invitational firing a two round 601 (302-299).

There are 20 teams in the invite with host school Central Missouri leading the way with a 578 (295-283). The Mules lead Arkansas Tech by four strokes and Nebraska-Kearney by seven.

The Griffons are led by Scott Sheldon and James O’Brien as they both fired 148 (75-73) putting them in a tie for 27th. Derek Hawksin fired a 151 (75-76) while Evan McCarthy and Tyler Gast fired 154 (77-77) and 160 (81-79) respectively.

Cy Moritz of Central Missouri leads the field with a 140 (74-66) while Lance Lawson of Nebraska-Kearney is one stroke back with a 141 (71-70).

The final round of the event will be played on Tuesday.

— MWSU Sports Information —