GLENCOE, Ala. – Samford sophomore Gabi Nicastro is in a tie for first after the first round of the Chris Banister Golf Classic, hosted by Jacksonville State Sunday at Silver Lakes.
 
Nicastro fired an even-par 72 in Sunday's opening round, tying her for the lead in the 43-player field with Paula Perez Cubinas of Jacksonville State.
 
Behind Nicastro in Samford's Playing Five, Anika Richards is in a tie for fourth with a first-round score of 75. Grace Engel is tied for 31^st at 82, Ella Stoll is tied for 36^th at 85 and Morgan Franklin is tied for 38^th at 86.
 
Playing as individuals, with their scores not counting towards the team's total were Christian Williams, tied for 21^st at 80 and Kate Joyner, tied for 31^st at 82.
 
As a team, Samford sits in fourth place in the seven-team event, with a score of 315. The host, Jacksonville State, leads the event with a first-round score of 298.
 
The teams will continue the tournament with the second of three rounds on Monday. Tee times begin at 8:30 a.m. and fans can follow online at the following link: LIVE SCORING.
 
SAMFORD PLAYING FIVE SCORES
T-1. Gabi Nicastro: 72
T-4. Anika Richards: 75
T-31. Grace Engel: 82
T-36. Ella Stoll: 85
T-38. Morgan Franklin: 86
 
SAMFORD INDIVIDUALS
T-21. Christian Williams: 80
T-31. Kate Joyner: 82
 
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