SMITHVILLE, Mo. – The Southwest Minnesota State University women's golf team shot an opening round score of 25-over 313 and is currently in fifth place at the 54-hole, 13-team Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Championship played at the par-72, 5,930-yard, Paradise Pointe-Outlaw Course.
Sally Gallagher fired the lowest score for the Mustangs on Friday, shooting a four-over 76 to sit in a tie for ninth in the 64-player field. Gallagher shredded the back nine, shooting a two-under 34 and carding four birdies.
Lauryn Driscoll recorded a six-over 78 and is tied for 14
th after making two birdies and 10 pars.
Ashley Trongard had 11 pars and finished with a seven-over 79 to slot in at 19, and
Courtni Frank was right behind, shooting an eight-over 80 while carding a birdie to finish tied for 20
th.
Jacqueline Gossen sunk a pair of birdies on the day while finishing in a tie for 35
th, shooting a 13-over 85 on the day.
Winona State is the first-round leader with a round of 12-over 300. Augustana is in second place at 17-over 305, followed by Minnesota State and Wayne State at 23-over 311. Carly Moon from Winona State is the individual leader with an even-par 72.
SMSU opens round two on Saturday at 11 a.m.
