North Kingstown, R.I. – The Fordham golf team started the Rhode Island Invitational well on Monday at Quidnessett Country Club, finishing the day in tie for fourth with Bryant with a combined score of 608, 32-over par. Junior Tomas Nieves led the way with a 1-over par 145 and will head into tomorrow's final round in solo third.
 
Nieves fired a 3-over par 75 in round one to start T9 but turned it up a notch in round two with a two-under 70, tying her career low. His 145 two-round score would be a new career-low, as well, as would his finish. The same goes for sophomore Anthony Wells who carded rounds of 77-74 to finish in a tie for 10^th with a score of 151.
 
Josh Madarang finished the day tied for 18^th at 155 after rounds of 76 and 79, wile Billy Harrison sits in solo 21^st at 156. Tommy Hayes concluded play in a tie for 29^th after a second-round 84, while Dean Cerimido carded rounds of 82 and 80 to finish in a tie for 35^th.
 
Round three is set to begin at 8 a.m. tomorrow.