Allentown, Pa. (Oct. 17, 2015) - Freshman Emily Gilbert shot a 9-over 81 to lead Alvernia University to a 370 team total and third place out of seven teams after day one of the Eastern College Athletic Conference Women's Golf Championships at Allentown Municipal Golf Course.

Gilbert was 1-under on her day through the first six holes and finished the front nine at 2-over.  She posted a 43 on the back and sits in a tie for third place a stroke behind two players from SUNY-Cortland.

Cayla McCarty is tied for 11th after shooting 89 on Saturday, Rachel Fritz is tied for 21st with a 99, and Jordan Kissner rounded out the counting scores for the Crusaders with a 101.

SUNY-Cortland leads the team event by 32 strokes after shooting a 332 on Saturday.

Alvernia returns to Allentown on Sunday for a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start in day two of the ECAC Championships.

Alvernia Results
t3 Emily Gilbert        81
t11 Cayla McCarty    89
t21 Rachel Fritz        99
t23 Jordan Kissner    101
30 Emily Sabo            113