SEDONA, Ariz. – The first round of the Red Rocks Invitational was moved up one day with inclement weather in the forecast and a quick turnaround for the Santa Clara women's golf team became even quicker after competing in the Juli Inkster Invitational Monday and Tuesday.
The Broncos departed for Arizona Thursday night and teed off Friday afternoon at the 5,579-yard, par-72 Oakcreek Country Club scoring a 307 to tie for sixth place.
The Broncos are tied with Seattle University at +19, seven shots behind tournament host Northern Arizona. Sacramento State and Cal Poly are tied for second place one shot back.
Saturday's final round will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. PT.
Junior Meghan Shain led Santa Clara with a 2-over 74 to tie for 11th while freshman Kristin Le tied for 29th with a 76, five shots behind leader Charlotte Jaengkit of Grand Canyon.
Sophomore Annie Freman and juniors Monique Riley and Ashley Noda all finished within one shot of each other. Freman shot a 78, Riley 79 and Noda 80.
Competing as an individual, Taylor Gentzkow scored a first round 86.
A complete tournament recap and results will be posted on santaclarabroncos.com at the conclusion of the tournament.
Red Rocks Invitational 1st Round Team Standings
1. Northern Arizona 300 (+12)
T2. Sacramento State 301 (+13)
T2. Cal Poly 301 (+13)
4. New Mexico State 302 (+14)
5. Eastern Michigan 303 (+15)
T6. Santa Clara 307 (+19)
T6. Seattle 307 (+19)
8. Grand Canyon 308 (+20)
9. Wichita State 310 (+22)
T10. South Dakota State 311 (+23)
T10. Oakland 311 (+23)
12. Southern Utah 313 (+25)
T13. British Columbia 314 (+26)
T13. Eastern Washington 314 (+26)
15. Weber State 315 (+27)
16. Nebraska-Omaha 318 (+30)
17. Utah Valley 321 (+33)
18. Mesa CC 330 (+42)
19. Northern Kentucky 331 (+43)
20. North Dakota 340 (+52)
Santa Clara Individual Results
T11. Meghan Shain 74 (+2)
T29. Kristin Le 76 (+4)
T48. Annie Freman 78 (+6)
T58. Monique Riley 79 (+7)
T68. Ashley Noda 80 (+8)
T110. Taylor Gentzkow* 86 (+14)
*Played as individual
