Nicholson, Zips Lead UC Bearcat Spring Classic after Opening Round

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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. Sophomore Pader Her (Holt, Mich.) followed with a 77 (+5) opening round, which ranks fifth overall,…