From NSU Sports Information
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Northeastern State women’s golf team finished in first place on day one of the 14th annual NSU Women’s Golf Classic at Cherry Springs Golf Course in Tahlequah, Okla. on Monday afternoon. NSU has won the tournament the last three years as a team and individually.
The RiverHawks shot a total of 298 to earn first place on their home course. Southwestern Oklahoma State came in second place with a team score of 306. Henderson State sits at third place with a team score of 312 followed by Harding University (315) in fourth place and Arkansas-Fort Smith and Arkansas Tech tied for fifth with a team score of 317.
Leading NSU in play are seniors Whitney McAteer and Kelsey Kirkpatrick who both scored even-par 72.
Freshman McCandren Lewis shot a 3-over par round of 75 to tie for fifth place individually. Sophomore Alex Koch and freshman Kirstern Degutis both shot a 7-over par round of 79 to tie in 21st.
Northeastern State will be back on the course Tuesday for the final round.
Team Results
1. Northeastern State 298
2. Southwestern Oklahoma State 306
3. Henderson State 312
4. Harding University 315
5. Arkansas- Fort Smith 317
6. Arkansas Tech 317
7. East Central University 319
8. Oklahoma Baptist 323
9. Rogers State 336
10. Nebraska-Kearney 339
11. McMurry 342
12. Fort Hays State 348
13. Central Missouri 352
Individual Results
T2. Whitney McAteer 72
T2. Kelsey Kirkpatrick 72
T5. McCandren Lewis 75 (+3)
T21. Alex Koch 79 (+7)
T21. Kirsten Degutis 79 (+7)
Jamie Hall is the Media Relations Coordinator and Senior Woman Administrator at Northeastern State University.