Blue Raiders women's golf endured challenging conditions at the Ozarks National Invitational, finishing the first round tied for eighth place at 328 (+40). Ella Manley led the team with a score of 79 (+7), positioning herself tied for 12th individually as they head into the final round.

The Big Picture

The team faced adverse weather conditions, including cold temperatures and strong winds, leading to a challenging round with higher scores than usual.

By the Numbers
  • The Blue Raiders' lineup made only four birdies during the first round.
  • Hollister, Mo., saw a high temperature of 39°F on the day of the tournament.
  • Winds reached up to 25 miles per hour during the 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
State of Play
  • MTSU is tied for eighth place with Indiana State, one stroke away from the top five and five strokes behind the top three teams.
  • Due to inclement weather, the tournament will be shortened to 36 holes, with the final round to be played on Wednesday.
  • Leading the field is Oral Roberts at 303 (+15), with Christina Riu from Oral Roberts as the individual leader at 69 (-3).
What's Next

The team will compete in the final round with a 9 a.m. shotgun start on Wednesday, looking to improve their position and make a stronger finish in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Despite facing tough weather conditions, Middle Tennessee women's golf team perseveres in the tournament, aiming to climb up the leaderboard and secure a better standing in the remaining rounds.