DANIELS, W. Va. — John Amt carded four birdies on his way to a 2-under-par 70, leading the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College men's golf team Monday during the opening round of the River States Conference Fall Preview.

The Pomeroys posted a team score of 304 at The Resort at Glade Springs, placing fifth in the nine-team field. SMWC sits just one stroke behind Midway and IU Southeast, which are tied for third at 303, and six strokes behind second-place West Virginia Tech.

Indiana University East leads the tournament after opening with a 283.

Amt's 2-under round placed him in a tie for third on the individual leaderboard. He recorded four birdies during the round and will enter Tuesday's final round among the tournament's top contenders.

Oliver Norminton carded a 77 for SMWC, tying for 20th overall. Daniel Clutton followed with a 78 to earn a share of 25th, while Austin Foley rounded out the Pomeroys' counting scores with a 79 and is tied for 29th.

Zach Daum completed SMWC's five-player team lineup with an 81, placing him in a tie for 36th.

Competing as individuals, Nolan Allen recorded a 76 and is tied for 15th. Lincoln Pierce shot an 86 to tie for 49th, while Nolan Mishler finished with a 91 and is tied for 56th.

The second and final round of the RSC Fall Preview is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. EDT.