The Black Hills State University women's golf team is kicking off their spring season in Arizona with the 36-hole SMSU Classic on March 11, hosted by Southwest Minnesota State University.

The Big Picture

The team is led by freshman Ava Kalanek, who aims to build on her impressive fall performance by setting a single-round record for the university.

By the Numbers
  • Date: Monday, March 11
  • Time: 1:00 PM (MT)
  • Location: Litchfield Park, Ariz. (Wigwam Golf Club)
  • 12 teams, including 11 NCAA Division II teams and Bucknell University (Division I), will participate
  • 71 golfers will compete, consisting of 12 'A' teams and 11 individuals
State of Play
  • The Yellow Jackets are set to compete at the Wigwam Golf Club on a par-72 course
  • The tournament will have mostly cloudy conditions with a high of 78 degrees and minimal chance of precipitation
What's Next

Following the SMSU Classic, the team will return to South Dakota for the Hardrocker Spring Invite on April 8-9.

Bottom Line

The Black Hills State women's golf team is ready to showcase their skills in Arizona at the SMSU Classic, with a strong roster and ideal weather conditions for their opening spring tournament.