PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – Samford junior Grace Engel sits in third place, and the Bulldogs are in fifth place as a team after the first round of the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge held Monday at Caledonia Golf and Fish Club (Par 71, 6,082 yards).
 
As a team, Samford shot a first-round score of 295 (+11) to place sixth in the 19-team field. Charleston Southern leads the event with an opening-round score of 288 (+4).
 
Samford was led individually by Engel, who shot a three-under-par 68 to place third in the 100-player field. Gabi Nicastro sits in a tie for 22^nd at 74. Anika Richards shot a 76 on Monday to tie for 38^th, while Kate Joyner is tied for 47^th with a score of 77. Morgan Franklin is tied for 94^th with a score of 85.
 
The teams will continue the tournament with the second round on Tuesday at 8:25 a.m. To follow the scores online, click on the following link: LIVE SCORING.
 
SAMFORD PLAYER SCORES
3. Grace Engel: 68 (-3)
T-22. Gabi Nicastro: 74 (+3)
T-38. Anika Richards: 76 (+5)
T-47. Kate Joyner: 77 (+6)
T-94. Morgan Franklin: 85 (+14)
 
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