BATAVIA, Ohio – The Cleveland State golf team opened up play at the NKU Jewell Invitational Monday, playing 36 holes at the Elks Run Golf Course. Through the first day of competition, the Vikings are sitting eighth in the team standings.

Cleveland State combined for 30 birdies on the day, including seven from Brody Simms and six from Dillon Pendergast and Ryan Dinan.

Brody Simms currently sits T-19 at five-over par following rounds of 72 and 75, while Dominik Cosic is T-47 at nine-over par after posting rounds of 79, 72. Simms recorded four of his seven birdies during his second round of play.

Dillon Pendergast (+10) and Ryan Dinan (+10) are both T-56 in the individual standings, while Trace Gibson sits at T-67 (+14).

In addition, Ben Scheeff (83^rd) and Gavin Leen (86^th) are playing as individuals, with Leen making his Cleveland State debut after joining the Vikings in January.

The Vikings will close out play at the NKU Jewell Invitational tomorrow, with the final round of 18.

Cleveland State Results
T19.Brody Simms, +5 (72, 75)
T47.Dominik Cosic, +9 (79, 72)
T56.Dillon Pendergast, +10 (70, 82)
T56.Ryan Dinan, +10 (74, 78)
T67.Trace Gibson, +14 (82, 74)
83.Ben Scheeff (IND), +18 (80, 80)
86.Gavin Leen (IND), +21 (81, 82)