CHARLESTON, SC – The SC State men and women's golf teams were in action Monday in matches hosted by Charleston Southern, and both struggled on difficult courses amid blustery conditions.

            The Lady Bulldogs, competing in the 36-hole CSU Wendy's Invitational at Coosaw Creek Country Club were in 14^th place in the 15-team field after carding an 18-hole team total of 358 in the opening round. Host College of Charleston leads the field with a 298. The final 18 holes will be played Tuesday.

            Junior Honesty Biggers fired an 18-hole total of 77, 6-over par, to lead SC State. The Orlando junior is tied for 13^th in the field. No other Lady Bulldog was in the top 60.

            The SC State men, who are participating in the six-team CSU Fall Invitational at the Crowfield Golf & Country Club, trail the entire field after 36 holes in the 54-hole event which winds up Tuesday. The Bulldogs shot a team total of (395-385) 780. Host CSU sat atop the standings with a 36-hole total of (307-295) 602.

            Sophomore Roberto Cacho carded a 36-hole total of (81-77) 158 to lead the Bulldogs and is tied for 20^th overall with 18 holes remaining. Senior Hector Arroyave was two strokes back with a (78-82) 160.

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