Pioneers lead after first day of own invite

The UW-Platteville golf team grabbed a two-shot lead after the first day of its own invitational Saturday at the Platteville Golf and Country Club.

The Pioneers forged a first-day score of 353, two strokes better than UW-Whitewater. UW-Stevens Point is third with 364, Carroll fourth at 378, Clarke fifth at 394, and UW-Oshkosh sixth at 397.

Tricia Pawelski shot an 85 for third place overall, one stroke ahead of teammate Kellsey Welter. Kelsey Lieving tallied 87 for sixth, while Ellyn Subak shot 95, and Kerrie Liske and Helen Wilson each shot 99.

Sunday's shotgun starts at 8:15 a.m.