PROSPECT, Kentucky - The Cleveland State women's golf team played 36 holes in the first day of the Nevel Meade Invitational, sitting in eighth place out of 11 teams.

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"We did some good things on Monday," said head coach Taylor Riggs. "It was great to be back in a tournament setting and to learn more about each one of our players. We have a lot to learn and improve upon each time out and I look forward to getting better each day."

The Green and White shot 313 in both rounds on Monday, notching an overall score of 626 (+50). Cleveland State sits six strokes ahead of Bellarmine (+64) and only three strokes behind UIC (+47).

Kaylee Neumeister led the way for Cleveland State, shooting a team-best +5 (74-77-151) to sit in 10th place. The senior notched five birdies on the day, including back-to-back 14-hole birdies. 

Madison Butler ended the first day of the tournament tied for 21st with an overall score of 154 (75-78). 

Lexi Knight (T47) finished the day +11, while Ashley Knight wasn't too far behind ending day one tied for 51st place at +18.

Rounding it out for the Green and White was Olivia Swain in the 67th spot, shooting +27.

Cleveland State will wrap up the Nevel Meade Invitational on Tuesday playing 18 holes.

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