MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women's golf team sits atop the leaderboard, tied for 1^st with three golfers in the top five after the first 18 holes of the Music City Invitational, shooting 18-over par as a team. 

"I'm really proud of the girls," head coach Jessica Shepley said. "The conditions were terrible, and everyone fought all day." 

Hannah Holland leads the Eagles, tied for 1^st after day one. Holland's impressive 73-shot performance put her at 1-over on the day. Ida Petersen and Emery Fisher both shot a 75, joining Holland in the top five, tying for 3^rd after day one at 3-over.

"Hannah's first round was so steady," Shepley said. "Emery and Ida both kept their emotions in check all day and posted great rounds."

Madison Cline finished the day tied for 46^th after shooting an 83 in the first 18 holes to finish at 11-over. Macy Bromley shortly followed, posting an 84 to finish the day at 12-over. 

After an impressive day on the course, the Eagles will look to close out the fall season on a high note in the final 18 holes, getting started at 9 AM at Old Fort Golf Club.