Florence, Ky. – Lewis University sophomore Robert Dofflemyer III (Belvidere, Ill./Belvidere) turned in a first round 73 to lead the men's golf team, who sit tied for third (308), at the Saginaw Valley State Cardinal Spring Invitational on Saturday (March 22).
 
Playing at the Boone Links Golf Club, Grand Valley State leads the 11-team field with a first day score of 299.
 
Junior Jeremy Fraser (Frankfort, Ill./Lincoln-Way North) is two strokes off of Dofflemyer's pace with a 75, while Ryan Frederick (Lockport, Ill./Lockport) shot a 79.
 
Sophomore Alex Thode (Washington, Iowa/Washington) turned in an 81 while senior Dan Petrarca (Mokena, Ill./Lincoln-Way East) rounded out the Flyers with an 85.
 
Playing as individuals, freshman Ethan Yamada (Arvada, Colo./Ralson) turned in a 77 while senior Mark Bermele (Evergreen Park, Ill./Brother Rice) posted a first-round 79.
 
Lewis returns to the links for the final day of the Spring Cardinal Invitational on Sunday (March 23).