INDIANA, Pa. – Gannon junior Shaunak Rama (Bryanston, South Africa/St Stithians Boys School) moved into the lead while helping the Golden Knights into second place in the team race after the opening day of IUP's Cecil C. Spadafora Invitational.
 
Rama shot a 2-under-par 69 to take a one-shot lead as Gannon posted a 12-over-par 296 in the team race at Indiana Country Club. The Golden Knights trail leader IUP by 15 shots after the Crimson Hawks shot a 3-under 281 on Monday. Gannon holds a two-stroke edge over third-place Charleston and Pitt-Johnstown.
 
Rama sank an eagle-3 on the par-5 No. 1 hole. He also carded birdies on Nos. 5, 6, 13 and 16. He holds a one-shot lead over five players, including three IUP golfers.
 
Gannon's lineup also included Michael Wareham (Murrysville, Pa./Franklin Regional) (4-over 75), Giovanni Delorenzi (Reggio Emilia, Italy/International School of Modena) (76), Ryan Ferry (Meadville, Pa./Meadville) (76), and Mattia Parrini (Verolengo, Italy/Verolengo) (79). Playing as an individual, Jacob Wolak (Slippery Rock, Pa./Slippery Rock Area) posted a 78.
 
The tournament will conclude with 18 holes on Tuesday.
 

Team standings
1. Indiana (Pa.)  281   -3
2. Gannon 296   +12
T3. Charleston 298   +14
T3. Pitt-Johnstown 298   +14
5. West Liberty 303  +19
T6. West Chester 304  +20
T6. Mercyhurst 304   +20
T8. Davis & Elkins College 305   +21
T8. Malone 305   +21
10. California (PA) 306   +22
11. Millersville 308   +24
12. Shepherd 309   +25
13. Fairmont State 310    +26
14. Clarion 314    +30
15. West Virginia Wesleyan 315    +31
 

Top 6 individuals:
1. Shaunak Rama (Bryanston, South Africa/St Stithians Boys School),  Gannon  69   -2
T2. Alex Swinnerton,  Indiana (Pa.) 70  -1
T2. Guillermo Salazar,  Indiana (Pa.) 70  -1
T2. Aidan LeBlanc,  Indiana (Pa.) 70  -1
T2. Paul Sanchez,  Charleston  70   -1
T.2 Gunnar McCollins,  Malone 70   -1
 

Gannon individual results:
1. Shaunak Rama (Bryanston, South Africa/St Stithians Boys School) 69   -2
Michael Wareham (Murrysville, Pa./Franklin Regional) 75  + 4
Giovanni Delorenzi (Reggio Emilia, Italy/International School of Modena)  76  +5
Ryan Ferry (Meadville, Pa./Meadville)   76  +5
Mattia Parrini (Verolengo, Italy/Verolengo) 79  +8
Playing as an individual:
Jacob Wolak (Slippery Rock, Pa./Slippery Rock Area) 78  +7