ST. CLOUD, Minn. (Blugolds.com) - The UW-Eau Claire men's golf team is tied for second place out of 16 teams after one round at the Saint John's Spring Invitational.

The Blugolds are tied with St. Cloud State University for second place at eight over par (296), while Saint John's University holds a commanding lead at four under (284) for the day.

Three Eau Claire golfers are currently in the top ten at the tournament, all tied for seventh place at one over par. Loren Churness (Jr.-Durand, Wis.), Jimmy Hutchings (So.-Hudson, Wis.) and Tim McCormick (Fr.-Madison, Wis./Memorial) all shot 73 on the day.

The team returns for the final 36 holes tomorrow at Monticello Country Club in Monticello, Minn. Tee offs will begin at 8 a.m.