Senior Madi Hicks led the North Dakota State women鈥檚 golf team on day one of the Bell Bank 鈥淧ay It Forward鈥� Collegiate, tying for second place after two rounds. Hicks shot a career-low 67 and added a 69 for a total of -6. The team sits in fourth place at -8 overall, with Avery Bartels also in the top ten at -3. NDSU achieved their lowest team rounds of the season with scores of -7 and -1.

By the Numbers
  • Madi Hicks recorded rounds of 67 and 69, leading to a total score of -6.
  • The NDSU team scored their best rounds of the season: -7 and -1, totaling -8 overall.
State of Play
  • NDSU is currently tied for fourth place in the tournament.
  • Hicks is tied for second place, with Bartels in 10th heading into the final round.
What's Next

The final round of the Bell Bank 鈥淧ay It Forward鈥� Collegiate will conclude on Tuesday, where NDSU will aim to secure a top finish. With their current performance, the possibility of moving up the leaderboard remains strong.

Bottom Line

NDSU's impressive performance sets a competitive tone for the final round. Hicks鈥� standout play, alongside solid support from Bartels, positions NDSU for a potential podium finish, emphasizing the team鈥檚 growth this season.