CANDIA, N.H. – Bentley freshman Jack Kantowski is tied for the lead following the first round of the Saint Anselm Spring Invitational at Candia Wood Golf Links.

Kantowski shot an even 71 in the opening Wednesday. The Falcons are tied for fifth as a team after posting a 307. They are only nine strokes behind the lead (Saint Anselm B).

Braden Yeomans shot a 78 Wednesday's round, which is tied for 17^th. CJ Steel tied for 27^th after shooting a 79.

Kantowski landed a birdie on the third, ninth, and 12^th holes in Wednesday's round. Yeomans had a birdie on the eighth and 10^th holes.

The second round is set for Thursday, April 9.