LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. – The University of Minnesota Crookston women's golf team is in seventh place out of eight teams after the opening round of the SMSU Challenge at Wigwam Blue Course in Litchfield Park, Ariz.

The Golden Eagles shot an opening round score of 366. UMN Crookston is 10 strokes behind Minot State University and three strokes ahead of Bemidji State University. Wayne State College leads the field after shooting a 309 in the first round.

Anaka Lysne (Fr., Wahpeton, N.D.) is in a tie for 16^th after shooting an 83. Clara Hanson (So., Grand Forks, N.D.) is tied for 39^th after carding a 93. Denali Johnson (So., Grand Rapids, Minn.) posted a 94 for the Golden Eagles. Lauren Bowyer (Fr., Ivanhoe, Minn.) shot a 96, while Tiffany Kozojed (Jr., Hillsboro, N.D.) carded a 97.

Saffire Sayre of Wayne State College leads the field after shooting a round of 72.

The Golden Eagles will finish play at the SMSU Challenge Friday, March 10.