Candia, N.H. - The Post University women's golf team sits in fourth place after the first round of the Franklin Pierce Spring Invitational with a 59-over par 343 at Candia Woods Golf Links.

Senior Amber Thompson-Newth (New Zealand) had the top score for the Eagles, shooting an 11-over par 82. She is tied for ninth. Sophomore Amanda Barone (Woodbridge, Conn.) is two shots behind Thompson-Newth, as she shot a 13-over par 84. Classmate Tess Scaman (Chatham, Ontario) shot an 87 and Kelsey Tuan (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) shot 19 over par to round out the Eagles.

Zoey Yamamoto and Christine Songcuan of Franklin Pierce and Krystal Knight of Merrimack lead the tournament after shooting a 6-over par 77. Franklin Pierce leads the team event as they shot a 27-over par 311.