SILVIS, Ill. -- Inclement weather won the day today at the 73rd annual NAIA Men's Golf National Championship at TPC Deere Run.

Heavy rains and lightning forced multiple delays totaling over five hours during today's first round and ultimately forced the suspension of play until Wednesday.

The first round is scheduled to resume at 8 a.m. CT on Wednesday.

Lindsey Wilson was on its second nine holes today when play was halted.

The Blue Raiders are 4-over par with at least six holes to play tomorrow morning.

Rio Saigal and Stanley White are each even-par. Saigal posted a par on all 10 holes during his first round. White carded two birdies and two bogeys through his 12 holes.

Johan Bredenkamp and Toby White are 2-over par, while Adam Hawthorn is 3-over par.

Lindsey Wilson is 10th among the teams that were on the course when play was suspended.

None of the 78 players who began their round this morning could complete the opening 18 holes. Another 78 players never reached the first tee today and wait to start their championship tomorrow.

Due to the limited play today, the tournament is reduced to a 54-hole championship.

Dalton State (Ga.), Keiser (Fla.), and Texas Wesleyan are currently tied for first place at 2-under par. Keiser and Texas Wesleyan are both on their second nine of the first round, while Dalton State was on its first nine holes when play was halted.