ETOWAH, N.C. --- Tusculum College rookie Jillian Corum fired an opening round 74 to lead the Tusculum College women's golf team to a first day lead at the Women's Independent Collegiate Invitational Tournament. The Pioneers fired an opening round 314 and holds a four shot lead over Lincoln Memorial University (318).

Corum is in first place in the individual competition as she has a three-shot lead over LMU's Maria Stapleton who fired a 77 on Saturday.

Erskine College is in third place with 343, followed by Limestone College (351), Mars Hill College (373) and Brevard College (374).

Mary Ann Vizcarrondo is tied for third place with 78, while freshman Haley Rye posted an 80 and is tied for fifth. Katie Doane is 10th with 82, while Emily Palenkas is tied for 17th with 86. Adriana Vizcarrondo shot 92 and is tied for 23rd playing as an individual competitor.

The final round of the 36-hole tournament will be played at Etowah Valley Golf Club on Sunday.

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Team Results
Rk. Team Score
1 TUSCULUM 314
2 Lincoln Memorial 318
3 Erskine 343
4 Limestone 351
5 Mars Hill 373
6 Brevard 374

Tusculum Individual Scores
Rk. Player Score
1 Jillian Corum 74
T3 Mary Ann Vizcarrondo 78
T5 Haley Rye 80
10 Katie Doane 82
T17 Emily Palenkas 86
T23 Adriana Vizcarrondo 92