WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The Missouri Western women’s golf team shot a 310 on Monday and they’re in fifth place after the first round in the Midwest Classic at Mules National Golf Course. MWSU is just four strokes back of first place.

Shi Qing Ong led Missouri Western with a 2-over-par 73 and is tied for second place. Chong Yong, tied for seventh place, trailed Ong by just two strokes with a 4-over-par 75 in the round. Tiffanie Yabut carded 79 and Jenna Kosmatka scored an 83 in the round. Katie Irvin rounded out the MWSU scorecard with an 86.

Augustana, Arkansas Tech and Central Missouri all lead the team standings after the first day with a 306. UCM’s Olivia Sobaski leads the individual field with a 1-over-par 72.

Missouri Western begins second round play on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 8:48 a.m.

— MWSU Athletics —