The University of Minnesota men's golf team is in sixth place after the first round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate Championships in Las Vegas, Nev. The Golden Gophers carded a 4-over 292 and trail tournament leader UCLA by 10 shots. The second round will be played tomorrow at the par 72, 7,510-yard layout.

Individually, Minnesota was led by All-American Bronson La'Cassie who fired a 1-under 71 and is tied for ninth. Senior Niall Turner carded a 72 and is tied for 15th. Freshman Ben Pisani is tied for 33rd after a 74 and sophomore Victor Almstrom is tied for 42nd after a 75. Junior Clayton Rask shot a first round 82.

Team Results
After First Round
1. UCLA — 282 (-6)
2. Georgia — 285 (-3)
3. Georgia Tech — 286 (-2)
4. Arizona State — 290 (+2)
5. Florida — 291 (+3)
6. Minnesota — 292 (+4)
7. Arizona — 293 (+5)
Texas A&M — 293 (+5)
9. Kentucky — 294 (+6)
10. Oklahoma State — 295 (+7)
11. Wake Forest — 296 (+8)
12. Clemson — 297 (+9)
13. Texas — 298 (+10)
14. Washington — 299 (+11)
15. UNLV — 302 (+14)

Gopher Scores
T9 Bronson La'Cassie - 71 (-1)
T15 Niall Turner - 72 (E)
T33 Ben Pisani - 74 (+2)
T42 Victor Almstrom - 75 (+3)
81 Clayton Rask - 82 (+10)