Bozeman Update: North Dakota State Women’s Golf Team Performance
In the first two rounds of the Yellowstone Intercollegiate at Riverside Country Club, the North Dakota State Bison women’s golf team currently holds sixth place in an 11-team field. After Monday’s rounds, the team has a total score of 588, positioning them at +12 overall.
Individual Highlights
Leading the Bison was Norah Roberts, who finished the day with an impressive score of 143 (73-70). In her first round, Roberts secured two birdies and achieved par on 13 holes, concluding her round at +1. She then excelled in the second round with six birdies, finishing at -2, placing her in a tie for eighth overall at -1.
Close on her heels was Madi Hicks, who ended her rounds with a total of 148 (74-74), placing her 25th in the competitive 66-golfer field at +4. Hicks recorded back-to-back scores of +2, marking three birdies in her first round and 14 holes at par in her second.
Avery Bartels and Cora Larson also made notable contributions to the team. Bartels, with scores of 73 and 76, tallied a total of 149 and is tied for 26th at +5. She notably achieved four birdies on the back nine in her first round. Larson finished her rounds with a total of 150 (72-78), landing her in a tie for 30th at +6; she carded four birdies and maintained an even performance in her opening round.
Lily Vincelli competed as the last Bison player, finishing with a score of 153 (77-76), which puts her in a tie for 39th place at +9. Vincelli recorded four birdies along with 21 holes at par throughout her rounds.
Current Standings
Leading the tournament is Montana State, who has set an impressive pace with a score of 567 (282-285), reaching -9 after the initial rounds. CSU Northridge follows closely in second place at -1 with a total score of 575 (289-286), while Gonzaga rounds out the top three with a score of 577 (288-289), totalling +1 overall.
Looking Ahead
The final round of the Yellowstone Intercollegiate will take place on Tuesday, with tee times scheduled for 9:30 a.m. MT. Fans can anticipate further action from the Bison as they strive to improve their standings.
