Texas A&M University-Commerce junior Mallory Kempf shot an 82, including two birdies, to lead the Lions in Monday's opening round of the Lion Invitational at the Tanglewood Golf Resort & Spa in Pottsboro, Texas.
The Austin, Texas native is one of three A&M-Commerce golfers in the top 20 as the Lions are currently in fifth place with a team score of 334. Angelo State leads the 17-team field with a 13-stroke advantage over Incarnate Word and Newman University, who are both tied for second.
Individual co-leader Raelyn Smith with a four-over 76 leads the Rambelles. She shares the individual lead with Kylee Johnson of Cameron and Jacki Marshall of Tyler Junior College for a one-stroke lead over their closest competitor.
Joining Kempf in the top 20 are senior Heather Pantalion and Malonie Oats, who both shot an 83 and are tied for 17th. Juniors Kathleen May and Megan Benites are tied for 36th after posting an 86. As an individual, senior Noelle Garcia is tied for 80 with a 98. The Lions lead the field with six birdies and its 10-over par play on par 5 holes.
Tuesday's final round will get under way at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start.
