Warwick, R.I.--Senior Nate Chhim (Tiverton, R.I.) shot a team-best 79 as Rhode Island College finished third during the first day of competition of the 2023 Rhode Island College Spring Men's Golf Invitational played at Valley Country Club on Friday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
• Rhode Island College is currently in third place (10 teams) with a team score of 326. Roger Williams is currently in first place with a team score of 311.
 
• The par was 72 and the yardage was 6,458.
 
• There were 48 golfers at the event.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Chhim is currently tied for ninth with a score of 79 (+7).
 
• Freshman Jasper Bruins Slot (Scituate, R.I.) is 11^th with a score of 80 (+8).
 
• Senior Will Niles (Warwick, R.I.) tied for 12^th with an 82 (+10).
 
• Sophomore Cameron Mello (Somerset, Mass.) carded an 85 (+13) and is tied for 20th. 
 
• Sophomore Shane Mello (Somerset, Mass.) shot a 90 (+18) and is currently 34^th.
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will play the second round of the RIC Spring Invitational on Saturday, April 8 (11 a.m.).