GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Anderson University had three players shoot par or better to take the first-round lead at the BMW Collegiate Monday at the Verdae Greens Golf Club. The Trojans shot 295 on the par-72, 6,850-yard Verdae course to take a two-shot lead over Presbyterian in the 17-team field. Barton is in third place at 303, and Clayton State and Queens University of Charlotte are tied for fourth at 306. Anderson's 295 is lowest team score the Trojans have posted in 2006-07. Anderson was led by Kurt Owings with a 2-under 70. He was followed by Adam Sheriff with a 1-under 71, Nick Kirby with an even-par 72, and Clay Williamson with an 82. Owings is the leader in the individual competition. Sheriff is tied with Stephen Harrison of Barton for second. Kirby, Paul Butler of Limestone, and Thomas Todd of Presbyterian are tied for fourth. The second round will be played Tuesday morning.