The Yellow Jackets faced tough conditions at the Texas Roadhouse Invite, concluding the first day in fourth place with a score of 357 (+69). After a shaky start, BHSU rebounded to outperform Minot State, anchored by Shelbi Gardner, who shot an 84 (+12) and is tied for seventh. Katie Jorgenson and Leyni Stavola contributed scores of 89 (+17) and 91 (+19), respectively, while Abbi Beld and Olivia McCandless rounded out the team scores. BHSU will aim to improve in the final round, scheduled for Tuesday morning.

By the Numbers
  • BHSU shot 357 (+69) on the first day.
  • Shelbi Gardner is tied for seventh with a score of 84 (+12).
  • Gardner recorded a triple bogey on hole 16, impacting her score significantly.
  • Five BHSU players finished their rounds without exceeding bogey on four or fewer holes each.
State of Play
  • BHSU started strong but struggled early, shooting +26 in the first four holes.
  • The team maintained fourth position despite challenges from Minot State.
  • Individual performances varied, with Gardner leading the team with an impressive early round.
  • Windy conditions at the challenging course impacted overall scoring for all players.
What's Next

BHSU will look to capitalize on their first-day experience to improve their standings in the final round on Tuesday. With a shotgun start scheduled for 9:00 AM, attention will be on consolidating positive performances from the earlier rounds. A strong showing is essential to build momentum leading into the RMAC tournament.

Bottom Line

The Yellow Jackets must refine their approach and capitalize on lessons learned from round one to elevate their position in the next outing. Key to their success will be reducing early round struggles and maintaining consistency throughout the day.