AURORA, Col. – Common Ground Golf Course proved challenging for the Missouri Western Women’s Golf team on day one of the NCAA Division II National Championships.

The Griffons shot a 327 in the first round, leaving the team in 12th place, 18 strokes behind 11th place West Texas A&M. Individually, Shi Qing Ong’s five over, 78 was the lowest score on the team. The All-Region freshman is tied for 49th after the first day. Celine Lim turned in an 80 with Madison Romjue one shot behind at 88. Tiffanie Yabut shot an 88 on day one with Callie Wilson firing a 92.

Missouri Western begins round two on Thursday at 9:50 central time when Wilson tees off. Ong will be the last to begin for Missouri Western at 10:30. Nova Southeastern and Rollins College sit tied for first after 18 holes, each firing a 290. Nova Southeastern’s Mailen Domecq Chantry is the individual leader with a three-under 69.

— MWSU Athletics —