CABOT, ARK. – Junior Joel Sylven carded a 72 on Monday to lead the University of Missouri-St. Louis men's golf team on day one of the Natural State Classic, hosted by Harding.
 
Sylven sits in a tie for fifth place, just three shots off the lead, while the Tritons are tied for seventh in the 19-team field heading into tomorrow's final 18 holes. As a team, UMSL turned in a 312.
 
UMSL Scores
T5. Joel Sylven (72)
T19. Juan Antonio Padilla (76)
T51. Chris Ferris (82)
T51. Reilly Ahearn (82)
T60. Zach Unnerstall (83)