RICHMOND, Ind. — John Amt stood tied for fourth individually at 2 under par through 17 holes Friday as the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College men's golf team neared the completion of the opening round at the IU East Invitational.

Amt recorded a 35 on the front nine at Highland Lake Golf Course before playing holes Nos. 10-17 in 31 strokes. His round included six birdies.

Daniel Clutton completed an opening-round 71 to finish 1 under and tied for 10th. Clutton carded a 34 on the front nine and a 37 on the back.

Oliver Norminton was tied for 28th at 2 over through 17 holes. Zach Daum stood tied for 38th at 6 over through 17, while Lincoln Pierce was tied for 46th at 8 over with one hole remaining.

The Pomeroys' top squad occupied sixth place at 5 over, one stroke ahead of IU Southeast and three strokes behind Brescia University and the University of Rio Grande, which were tied for third at 1 over.

Austin Foley led SMWC's second squad by firing a 1-under 71. Foley made the turn at 4 under after a front-nine 32 and finished tied with Clutton for 10th place.

Nolan Allen completed a 6-over 78 and was tied for 38th. Camden Church stood tied for 44th at 7 over through 17 holes, while Nolan Mishler was tied for 49th at 10 over through 16. Paul Heluin was tied for 53rd at 11 over with one hole remaining.

SMWC's second team was in 10th place at 22 over.

Host IU East led the field at 12 under, followed by Mount Vernon Nazarene University at even par. IU East's second squad was fifth at 3 over.

All standings and incomplete scores remain unofficial until the opening round concludes. The two-day tournament continues Saturday at Highland Lake Golf Course.