WGOLF Closes Monday Strong to Climb to Fifth at Las Vegas Regional

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Baylor women's golf opened the Las Vegas Regional with a 4-over 292, closing Monday in fifth place at Spanish Trail Golf Club. After a rough start, the Bears closed the opening round strong. BU played the back nine at 9-under 135, 22 shots better than the 13-over 157 they shot on the front nine. Arkansas holds the team lead after an 8-under 280, three shots ahead of Florida State. The Bears are 12 shots back of the Hogs but two shots ahead of sixth-place Arizona. The top five teams, after 54 holes, will advance to the...