MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – Missouri Western junior Shi Qing Ong is tied for the lead after day one of the Henderson State Southern Bancorp Invitational in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ong shot a 1-under-par 71 and she helped the Griffons to a 316 as they’re fifth after the first round.

Chong Yong shot an 80 for the opening round to finish inside the top-30. Jenna Kosmatka recorded an 82 to close out the first day. Katie Irvin and Tiffanie Yabut both carded an 83 in the round.

Taylor Loeb of Henderson State shares the lead with Ong. HSU and Texas A&M-Commerce sit a top of the team leaderboard with a 303. Missouri Western begins its final round Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

— MWSU Athletics —