KOKOMO, Ind. – The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) men's golf team wrapped up the first round of the IU-Kokomo Spring Shootout in fifth place on Saturday, posting a team score of 316 (+28) at Wildcat Creek Golf Club. The par-72 course plays at 6,876 yards.

SMWC trails team leader Indiana University East (+8) by 20 shots heading into Sunday's final round. Indiana-Kokomo (+12) and West Virginia Tech (+16) round out the top three in the eight-team field.

The Pomeroys were led by Benjamin Goshen, who fired a 77 (+5) to sit in a tie for 10th place individually. Justin Hopkins followed closely behind with a 78 (+6), putting him in a tie for 14th. Chase Nuckols posted an 80 (+8), good for a share of 25th, while Colby Beckwith carded an 81 (+9) to tie for 29th. Brevin Cooper rounded out the SMWC scoring lineup with an 82 (+10), tying for 34th.

Nolan Allen, representing SMWC as an individual, also shot 82 (+10) and is tied with Cooper in 34th place.

The final round tees off at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday.

SMWC Individual Results – Round 1

• Benjamin Goshen – 77 (+5), T-10
• Justin Hopkins – 78 (+6), T-14
• Chase Nuckols – 80 (+8), T-25
• Colby Beckwith – 81 (+9), T-29
• Brevin Cooper – 82 (+10), T-34
• Nolan Allen (IND) – 82 (+10), T-34

Team Standings After Round One

1. IU East (A) – +8
2. Indiana-Kokomo – +12
3. West Virginia Tech – +16
4. Thomas More – +24
5. SMWC – +28
6. IU East (B) – +30
7. Holy Cross (IN) – +32
8. Bluffton – +39