BELLE VERNON, Pa. – The Shepherd University women's golf team is in fifth place in a seven-team field after first round action of the Vulcan Invitational at Cedarbrook Golf Course. on Monday.

Senior Sara Veara (Berkeley Springs, W.Va./Berkeley Springs) fired a 78 and is tied for second place to lead the Rams. She was followed by sophomore Kaylie Brown (Williamsport, Md./Williamsport) (92, 22nd),  freshman Natalee Johnson (Front Royal, Va./Skyline) (93, T-23rd), sophomore Allison Wallace (Kearneysville, W.Va./Homeschooled) (110, 31st), and sophomore Paige Stickley (Walkersville, Md./Walkersville) (150, 32nd).

The Rams return to action on Tuesday for final-round tourney action.