MONTEREY, Calif. – The Washington State men's golf team is in 13th place after shooting 23-over par (307) in the first round of the Saint Mary's Invitational, Monday, at Poppy Hills Golf Course.

In-state rival Gonzaga and Fresno State are tied for first after shooting 6-over par (290). Pac-12 competitors Arizona and Oregon State are tied for third with host-school Saint Mary's and Santa Clara (+12, 296). Idaho trails WSU by four strokes (+27, 311) and is currently in 14th. 

Leading the Cougars is sophomore Grant Cole, who is tied for 13th after shooting 2-over (73). Cole eagled on the ninth hole and carded two birdies throughout the day. Cole trails leaders Eduardo Carrete of Saint Mary's and Tim Widing of San Francisco by four strokes (-2, 69). 

Junior Zach Anderson finished the day in the top-25 after shooting 3-over par (74). Anderson recorded three birdies on the back nine and is tied for 22nd.

Competing as an individual, freshman Nicklaus Chiam is tied for 29th place with a first-round score of 75 (+4). 

Sophomore AJ Armstrong is tied for 69th after ending the day 8-over, sitting two strokes ahead of senior Nick Mandell. Mandell opened the tournament tied for 76th, shooting an 81 (+10) over the first 18 holes.

In his first tournament appearance of the season, freshman Daniel Kolar shot an 82 (+11) and is tied for 78th through the first round.

The tournament continues Tuesday with tee times beginning at 7:30 a.m. and concludes Wednesday. Visit golfstat.com for live results. A full recap from the day will be posted at wsucougars.com following the end of each round.