The Concordia-St. Paul women's golf team finished the first round of the Wildcat Classic in Wayne, Nebraska, in sixth place, scoring a total of 309 (+21). Three players, Piper Hill, Addi Wood, and Ella Matzke, tied for 15th place with a score of 77 (+5). Hill led the tournament with five birdies, while Wood and Matzke also performed well, each contributing one birdie in their rounds. Rebecca DeLong and Darby Barstad finished with scores of 78 (+6) and 80 (+8), respectively, placing 21st and 37th overall. Minnesota State currently leads the competition with a team score of 297 (+9).

By the Numbers
  • CSP scored 309 (+21), placing sixth in the team rankings.
  • Piper Hill, Addi Wood, and Ella Matzke each shot 77 (+5), tying for 15th place.
  • Hill recorded five birdies, the most of any player in the tournament.
  • Rebecca DeLong shot 78 (+6) and placed 21st; Darby Barstad shot 80 (+8) to finish 37th.
  • Minnesota State leads at 297 (+9), seven strokes ahead of second-place Wayne State.
State of Play
  • The Golden Bears are one stroke behind fifth-placed Nebraska Kearney and two strokes behind fourth-placed Augustana.
  • Emerson Garlie of Minnesota State leads the individual competition with a score of 71 (-1).
  • The final round is set to commence tomorrow morning.
What's Next

The Golden Bears will look to improve their standings in the final round, needing to overcome a slight deficit to advance in the team rankings. With three players tied for 15th, potential for individual success remains high as well.

Bottom Line

The Golden Bears have a solid foundation to build on for the final round, with strong performances from key players. Maintaining consistency and capitalizing on opportunities will be crucial for achieving a higher finish.