RICHMOND, Ind. — Renae Jaeger eagled the par-5 17th hole and stood tied for ninth individually as the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College women's golf team neared the completion of Friday's opening round at the IU East Invitational.

Jaeger carded a 3 on the 372-yard 17th at Highland Lake Golf Course. She was 2 over par through 16 holes with two holes remaining.

Emily Vandall occupied a tie for 32nd at 10 over through 15 holes. Miriam Villavicencio was 52nd at 17 over through 16, while Eva Mennonno stood tied for 59th at 21 over through 16. Lexi Demastus was tied for 75th at 38 over with two holes remaining.

The Pomeroys were in 10th place at 50 over, one stroke behind IU Southeast and seven strokes ahead of Earlham College. SMWC's team score included Jaeger's 2 over, Vandall's 10 over, Villavicencio's 17 over and Mennonno's 21 over.

Bethel University led the tournament at 5 over through 16 holes. Northwestern Ohio was second at 23 over, followed by Grace College at 24 over.

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