The Yellow Jackets women's golf team shot a round of 328 (+40) at the RMAC Championships, placing them ninth after day one. Despite three players posting scores under 82, they were unable to surpass South Dakota Mines and Chadron State. Abbi Beld led the team with a score of 80 (+8), while Leyni Stavola and Shelbi Gardner followed closely behind with 81 (+9) and 82 (+10) respectively. The team aims to improve their standings over the next two days of the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Yellow Jackets shot 328 (+40), placing them ninth overall.
  • Abbi Beld led the team with a score of 80 (+8), tying for 39th place.
  • Leyni Stavola shot 81 (+9), placing her in solo 42nd.
  • Shelbi Gardner posted an 82 (+10), tying for 43rd.
State of Play
  • Day two of the RMAC Tournament will feature a shotgun start due to expected wind conditions.
  • BHSU will begin on holes 15-18 at 9 AM, seeking to advance into the top eight.
  • The team remains focused on overcoming their preseason rankings and improving their position.
What's Next

BHSU will need to maintain strong performances over the next two rounds to secure a top eight finish. Effective play and reduced mistakes will be crucial to outpace South Dakota Mines and Chadron State.

Bottom Line

To elevate their standing, the Yellow Jackets must capitalize on solid individual performances and minimize errors in upcoming rounds, as time is limited in this championship format.