NOTABLES
- Hackett is tied for first place on the leaderboard with a 2-under score (70) in the first round. She is tied with three others.
- Freshman Leah Edwards is one stroke behind Hackett, carding a 71 (-1) for the day putting her in sole possession of fifth place after the first round.
- Senior Averi Cline posted an even 72 in the first round, putting her in a tie for sixth place.
- Freshman Reagan Ramage shot a 75 (+3) in the first round, tying her for 21st place.
- Junior Julia Zigrossi carded an 80 (+8) for the first round, tying her for 45th place.
QUOTABLE
"I'm proud of how the team prepared and came up with a good game plan for today," said head coach Adam Gary. "We have had a really tough schedule this spring and I think that's helped prepare us for the conditions. There's still a lot of golf left but it's nice to get off to a good start."
TOURNAMENT SCORES
Team: 288—288 (E); 1st
Sydney Hackett: 70—70 (-2); T1st
Leah Edwards: 71—71 (-1); 5th
Averi Cline: 72—72 (E); T6th
Reagan Ramage: 75—75 (+3); T21st
Julia Zigrossi: 80—80 (+8); T45th
NEXT UP
The second round of the CUSA Championship will be played on Tuesday, April 21. WKU's tee times start at 11:00 AM.
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