The Harding Lady Bisons currently sit in ninth place after the first round of the Spring Region Preview, scoring 24-over 312 at Shangri-La Country Club. Arkansas Tech leads the tournament at 7-over 295, with Northwest Missouri and Washburn also in contention. Junior Sydney Kincade led Harding with a score of 73, putting her in a tie for seventh individually. The event is competitive, featuring several top-ranked teams from the Central Region. The second round starts Monday morning at 8:30 a.m.

By the Numbers
  • Harding scored 312 (+24), placing ninth out of 17 teams.
  • Sydney Kincade carded a 73 (+1), ranking her tied for seventh individually.
State of Play
  • Ideal weather conditions contributed to aggressive play in the opening round.
  • Harding is only eight strokes behind a top-four finish currently held by three teams at 16-over.
What's Next

The Lady Bisons will look to improve their standings in the second round, with Kincade and Wilson positioned for strong individual performances. A strong showing could propel them into contention for a top-four finish. Team dynamics will be critical as the competition intensifies.

Bottom Line

Harding's opening performance keeps them in striking distance of higher placements, but they must leverage their individual strengths to climb the leaderboard. Focus on consistency and scoring under pressure will be essential in the upcoming rounds.