TUCSON, Ariz. (UNLVRebels.com) – After shooting a 9-under 279, the UNLV men's golf team positioned itself in fifth place after Sunday's first round at the Mountain West Championship on the Catalina Course at OMNI Tucson National Resort (Par 72, 7,194 yards).

REBEL ROUNDUP: All four Rebel scorers shot par or better, with senior Trevor Lewis leading the way in a tie for second at 5-under 67. Following Lewis in that group are junior Zach Little in a tie for 11th at 3-under 69, senior Wyatt Plattner in a tie for 21st at 1-under 71 and senior Brett Sawaia in a tie for 34th at even par (72).

Also representing the Scarlet & Gray lineup, junior Mason Snyder (+2) ended the day in a tie for 46th.

DAY-ONE LEADERS: San Diego State holds the team lead at 15-under 273, while Aztec Tyler Kowack leads all individuals at 7-under 65.

UP NEXT: UNLV will tee off in Monday's second round at 7 a.m. PT.