BRISTOL, Tenn. — Paeton Phillippi and Ella Wiklander both shot identical rounds of 77 as the Crusaders opened play at the King Invitational Monday at The Golf Club of Bristol.
 
The two rounds in the 70s helped the Crusaders sit in fourth place with a team total of 314 after the first 18 holes. The Abbey sits just two shots back of third place Emory & Henry and is one shot ahead of Tusculum (315) and five ahead of Barton and King (319).
 
Lilianna Carcel and Katie Cullen shot identical rounds of 80 while Ashlan Tresca rounded out the team with an 81.
 
BELMONT ABBEY RESULTS
Par 71-5,882 Yards
4. Belmont Abbey, 314 (+30)
T-13. Paeton Phillippi, 77 (+6)
T-13. Ella Wiklander, 77 (+6)
T-23. Lilianna Carcel, 80 (+9)
T-23. Katie Cullen, 80 (+9)
T-26. Ashlan Tresca, 81 (+10)
 
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• The Crusaders conclude the tournament with the final round starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
• Belmont Abbey will be paired with King and Tusculum starting at 9:20 a.m. from the 10th tee.