March 27, 2017 First Round Results 
Siena Men's Golf is in contention following the first 18 of 36 holes at Villanova's Wildcat Invitational being held at the White Manor Country Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The Saints stand eighth of 19 teams in a tightly bunched field, and are just nine strokes behind clubhouse leader Delaware.
Michael Christifulli is tied for 12th overall individually after carding a +1 score of 72. The junior sunk a pair of birdies, and is just four strokes in back of co-leaders Patrick Luth of Cleveland State and Thomas Fricke of Navy who each shot 68's.
Senior Scott Kim and junior Jake Holt each stand just one stroke behind Christifulli following rounds of 73. Kim's 15 pars Monday tied for third most in the field.
Siena holds a commanding lead over their four fellow MAAC competitors. The Saints are 14 strokes clear of both Manhattan and Monmouth which are tied for 16th overall. Saint Peter's currently stands 18th, and Rider 19th.
The final 18 holes of the tournament will be contested Tuesday.
