HENDERSON, Nev. – Juan Pablo Quisoboni made a strong season debut for the Lewis-Clark State College Men's Golf team as he carded an even-par 72 to help the Warriors into a three-way tie for second place after the opening round of the Rocky Mountain College Intercollegiate on Tuesday.
On the women's side, LC State stands in fourth place heading into the final round.
Quisoboni, a junior, was playing as part of the team score for the first time this season and had a solid round over the Reflections Bay Golf Club. He played both nines at even par, carding two birdies and two bogeys on each side. The 72 left him in a tie for second individually, two shots off the lead.
Quisoboni's performance helped the Warriors to a solid first-round with a 296 score, which left them tied with Wayland Baptist (Texas) and The Master's (Calif.). Embry Riddle (Ariz.) is two shots ahead at 294 heading into the final 18 holes on Wednesday. Embry Riddle is ranked No. 25 in the latest NAIA poll, while LC State is No. 19, and Wayland Baptist No. 10.
"The men played pretty solid today," LC State coach Brady Campbell said. "A few mental lapses out there but we put ourselves in position for tomorrow. A chance to win against a good field is what we came here for."
Kristof Panke, who recorded three birdies on the day, shot a 74 and is tied for seventh, while Carlos Davila had a 75, Jorgen Lie Viken a 76, and Sondre Andresen a 77 to round out the Warrior scoring.
The LCSC women posted a 339 score, 13 shots behind leader Embry Riddle. Canadian schools UBC Okanagan (331) and Fraser Valley (333), stand second and third, respectively.
Alexandra Schmidt and Deana Caruso both carded 83s to lead the Warriors, while Kyla Currie had an 84. Nicole Propheter had an 89 and Mylaina Parker a 98 for the Warriors.
"The women struggled and battled on a very firm golf course," Campbell said. "I'm proud of them for pushing through the day and we look to bounce back tomorrow."
MEN
Team scores – 1, Embry-Riddle, Az. 294. 2, tie, Lewis-Clark State, Wayland Baptist and The Master's 296. 5, Augustana 303. 6, Rocky Mountain 306. 7, Bellevue 312. 8, Augustana B 315. 9, UBC Okanagan 319. 10, Montana Tech 324. 11, College of Idaho 348. 12, Carroll 367,
Leader – Eric Martin, The Masters, 70.
Lewis-Clark State – 2t, Juan Pablo Quisoboni 72. T7, Kristof Panke 73. T15, Carlos Davila 75. T20, Jorgen Lie Viken 76. T23, Sondre Andresen 77.
WOMEN
Team scores –1, Embry Riddle (Az) 326. 2, UBC Okanagan 331. 3, Fraser Valley 333. 4, Lewis-Clark State 339. 5, Rocky Mountain 358. 6, Montana Tech 376. 7, Carroll 397. 8, Soka 401. 9, Wayland Baptist 403.
Leader – Kendell McBean, Embry Riddle, 75.
Lewis-Clark State – Alexandra Schmidt 83, Deana Caruso 83, Kyla Currie 84, Nicole Propheter 89, Mylaina Parker 98.
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