The Northwest Missouri State golf team finished the opening round of the UNK Women’s Fall Classic in first place on Monday afternoon at the Awarii Golf Club in Kearney, Neb. Northwest shot a combined 325 and is two strokes ahead of host Nebraska-Kearney.

Cassie Lowell shot a low round of 75 and currently is the individual leader by three strokes. Taylor Gard is in fourth place after a round of 80. Ashley Powers shot an 84 (11th place), followed by Kristina D’Angela with an 86 (t-13th place) and Hannah Sears shot an 87 (t-15th place).

The field includes the Bearcats, South Dakota Mines, Black Hills State, Fort Hays State and the host Lopers. There are 31 total individuals playing the event.

The second and final round will begin Tuesday at 9 a.m.

— Northwest Sports Information —