ABILENE, Texas — Hardin-Simmons placed both of its entries among the top four teams Monday after the opening round of the Abilene Intercollegiate at Live Oak Golf Club.
 
The Cowboys' B team carded a 9-over-par 297 to finish third after 18 holes, while the Hardin-Simmons A team shot 14-over 302 and sits tied for fourth with McMurry's B squad in the eight-team field.
 
Hardin-Simmons had four golfers finish among the top 12 individually, led by Keaton Blume, who fired an even-par 72 and is tied for fourth place. Blume recorded three birdies and played the back nine in 1-under-par 35 to stay within six shots of medalist leader Cooper Hollomon of Texas Lutheran.
 
The Cowboys' B team was paced by Kade Burton, Caden Fields and Drew Holcomb, who each posted 2-over-par 73s and are tied for seventh overall. Their efforts helped Hardin-Simmons B finish seven strokes behind team leader Schreiner and one shot clear of the Hardin-Simmons A squad.
 
For the A team, Peyton Gallaway and Carson Rosser each carded 5-over-par 76s to tie for 21st, while Riley Ellison added a 78 and Jake Koeninger finished with an 82.
Hardin-Simmons B also received a 78 from Peyton Sharp and a 79 from Jacob Mekelburg.
 
Schreiner leads the team standings at even-par 288, followed by Texas Lutheran at 290. Hardin-Simmons B is third at 297, while Hardin-Simmons and McMurry B are tied for fourth at 302.
 
The tournament continues Tuesday with the final round at Live Oak Golf Club. Team Scores
1. Schreiner 288
2. Texas Lutheran 290
3. Hardin-Simmons (B) 297
T4. Hardin-Simmons 302
T4. McMurry (B) 302
5. McMurry 306
6. Howard Payne 307
7. East Texas Baptist 313
 
Top 10 Individuals
1. Cooper Hollomon, Texas Lutheran 66
2. Ryan Avila, Schreiner 69
3. Kendrick Hoster, McMurry 71T
4. Brandon Munson, Texas Lutheran 72
T4. Rogan Rodriguez, Schreiner 72
T4. Keaton Blume, Hardin-Simmons 72
T7. Kade Burton, Hardin-Simmons (B) 73
T7. Kelen Owensby, McMurry (B) 73
T7. Graham Prokop, McMurry (B) 73
T7. Caden Fields, Hardin-Simmons (B) 73
T7. Evan Frick, Schreiner 73
T7. Drew Holcomb, Hardin-Simmons (B) 73
 
Hardin-Simmons
T4. Keaton Blume 72
T21. Peyton Gallaway 76
T21. Carson Rosser 76
T28. Riley Ellison 78
T40. Jake Koeninger 82
 
Hardin-Simmons (B)
T7. Kade Burton 73
T7. Caden Fields 73
T7. Drew Holcomb 73
T28. Peyton Sharp 78
T32. Jacob Mekelburg 79
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