SCHERERVILLE, Ind. – The Cleveland State women's golf team finished the first day of the Briar Ridge Invitational Sunday evening, paced by Mandie Ruminski who finished the day sitting T-1.
As a team, Cleveland State finished day one sitting T-5 with a score of 317.
Ruminski, who posted a one-under score of 71 during the first 18 holes, finished the day tied for first with UIC's Megan Tang and Green Bay's Isabelle Maleki. During the opening round, Ruminski led the Vikings with three birdies, including one on the par-five 18th hole to finish the day.
Sabrina Coffman and Lexi Knight both finished the day with top-45 finishes, as Coffman notched a 79 to sit T29 and Knight posted a first-round score of 82 to finish T-44.
Freshman Brynna Mardis finished her 18 holes with a score of 85 to sit T-59, while Olivia Swain ended the day T-67 with an 18-hole score of 87.
In addition to Ruminski's three birdies, Coffman finished with two on the day, while Mardis tallied one.
The Vikings will return to the course tomorrow (Monday, September 26) with a 10:00 a.m. EST shotgun start.
Individual Standings
T1. Mandie Ruminski, 71
T29. Sabrina Coffman, 79
T44. Lexi Knight, 82
T59. Brynna Mardis, 85
T67. Olivia Swain, 87
Team Standings
1. Morehead State, 300
2. Green Bay, 303
T3. Western Michigan, 304
T3. UIC, 304
T5. Purdue Fort Wayne, 317
T5. Northern Iowa, 317
T5. Cleveland State, 317
8. Detroit Mercy, 324
T9. Northern Kentucky, 325
T9. Chicago State, 325
