After 18 holes, the Aces sit just eight strokes back of tournament host and leader Alabama State, who finished the opening round with a team score of 298.
Leading Evansville, freshmen Dallas Koth and Tyler Roat each tallied a team-best two-over 74, placing them in a tie for sixth after the first round. Another Aces duo tied following the opening round as sophomores Spencer Wagner and Jessie Brumley carded first-round 77s as the two finished the first round in a tie for 14th.
A stroke back of Wagner and Brumley, senior Noah Reese finished with a six-over 78, good-enough to place Reece in a tie for 16th. Competing as individuals, junior Robert Waggoner (81) and senior Gabe Rohleder (84) completed the opening round tied for 29th and 35th, respectively.
The Aces take to the course for the final round of competition at Lagoon Park Golf Course on Tuesday.
