ELK RIVER, Minn. - After the first day of the Twin Cities Classic, Bemidji State’s men’s golf team sits in a tie for 15th place, 28 strokes behind the tournament-leading University of St. Thomas.

Senior Toby Palmiscno (Grand Forks, N.D.), who finished tied for 28th in the individual standings, carded the Beavers’ best round of the day. His score of 76 was two strokes better than freshman teammate Neil Rude (White Bear Lake, Minn.).

The University of St. Thomas’ Brett Egge fired a 32 on the back nine, propelling him to a tournament-leading five-under-par 67. Only three golfers finished under par at the par-72 Elk River Country Club.

The second round of the event will be held Sunday in Ramsey, Minn. at the Links at Northfork. Monday’s final round will be hosted by the Stillwater Country Club.

TEAM STANDINGS
• University of St. Thomas 294
• St. John’s University 296
• Central (Iowa) College 297
• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 299
• Illinois Wesleyan University 299
• St. Cloud State University 300
• University of Manitoba 301
• Wartburg College 302
• Nebraska Wesleyan University 306
• Loras College 306
• Augsburg College 307
• Luther College 308
• Concordia College 308
• Gustavus Adolphus College 309
• Bemidji State University 322
• St. Mary’s University 322
• Milwaukee School of Engineering 327
• Simpson College 328
• Macalester College 330
• Carleton College 337
• St. Olaf College 346

Bemidji State Individual Results
T-28 Toby Palmiscno 39-37=76
T-47 Neil Rude 41-37=78
T-83 Matt Gorden 38-44=82
T-99 Allen Zutz 44-42=86
T-99 Hiraku Aoki 47-39=86