Maddie Dustin and Cynthia Valerie Ong both finished the first round of the Bobcat Desert Classic at one-under par, leading Portland State to fifth place. Their scores of 71 tie them for third on the individual leaderboard. The tournament is being held at the Golf Club of Estrella in Goodyear, AZ. Avery Bartels of North Dakota State currently leads with a score of 67. Portland State trails team leader Montana State by six strokes, having posted a team score of 293.

By the Numbers
  • Portland State shot a team score of 293, just two strokes shy of their season best.
  • Both Maddie Dustin and Cynthia Valerie Ong made five birdies each during their rounds.
State of Play
  • Portland State is competing against seven other Big Sky Conference schools in the tournament.
  • The team has recorded four consecutive scores of 294 or better.
  • Cynthia Valerie Ong has achieved three consecutive under-par rounds.
What's Next

The second round of the Bobcat Desert Classic will tee off on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., with the final round scheduled for Wednesday at the same time. Portland State aims to improve its position and compete for a higher team placement.

Bottom Line

Portland State is showing strong performance at the Bobcat Desert Classic, highlighted by exceptional individual rounds from Maddie Dustin and Cynthia Valerie Ong, who both are in contention for top finishes. Maintaining momentum in the next rounds is crucial for securing a better team ranking.