Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. – Freshman Danielle Nicholson (Geneva, Ohio) sits on top of the leaderboard and the Akron Zips women's golf team leads the 17-team field of the UC Bearcat Spring Classic after opening round play. Nicholson, tied for first place, fired a 1-over par 73 at Mission Inn Resort and Country Club's El Campeon Golf Course to lead the Zips to a one-stroke lead with a 313 (+25) team score.
Three of the Zips top four scorers finished in the Top 10 on the leaderboard. Nicholson leads with a first place 73 (+1) showing, collecting 10 pars and four birdies.