SMITHVILLE – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Golf team finishes the first day of the NSIC Preview in 5^th place.

The Cougars shot 343 (+55) as a team with Marisa Weeks leading the Coo and sitting top 20.

USF Stats:
Annie Balduzzi  – t29th, +18, 90, Round 1: 5 pars & one birdie
Maddi Hanson – 26th, +15, 87, Round 1:  7 pars
Emily Harste – t29th, +18, 90, Round 1:  6 pars
Ashley Tackett– 23th, +12, 84, Round 1: 9 pars
Savannah Vincent – 22th, +11, 83, Round 1: 1 birdie & 7 pars
Marisa Weeks  – t20th, +10, 82, Round 1: 10 pars

Top Team Standings:
Missouri Western State/ +19 / 307
Minnesota State/ +24/ 312
Winona State & Concordia St. Paul/ +32/ 320
 
Top Player Standings:
Florence Phan - Missouri Western St. / E / 72
Kelly Winter – Minnesota State / +3 / 75
Three way tie - +4 / 76
The Coo will resume tomorrow morning with the final round of the tournament.