JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga.—Transylvania University's women's golf team shot a 359 on the opening day of the Jekyll Island Women's Collegiate Invitational, good for 17^th place after one round of action.

Senior Tiara Harris shot the low score on the day for the Pioneers, posting a 12-over 84. Harris opened the round strong, finishing the first nine holes at four-over par, including pars on five of the last six holes. Her performance for the day leaves her in a tie for 34^th place heading into Saturday's second round action.

Seniors Jerra Kelsey and Alyssa Thompson also provided strong rounds for the Pioneers. Kelsey put up an 88 stroke round for a score of +16, going four-over on the first nine holes before a 12-over back nine dropped her to 63^rd overall. Thompson posted a score of +15 with an 87 stroke round, including the only birdie of the day for the Pioneers on the 451 par-5 17^th hole. Thompson sits tied for 57^th after the first day.

The Pioneers sit 44 strokes behind Rhodes College, who posted a team total of 322. Transylvania begins its second round on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.