NEWTON, Kan. – The University of Denver women's golf team got the right start in their quest to for a third straight Summit League Championship on Sunday, finishing first at 4-over as a team.
Anna Zanusso powered the way for the Pioneers, finish first through 18 holes at 4-under (68), tying a season low for the year.
Tournament & Course Info:
- Sand Creek Station Golf Course
- Par 72
- 6,000 yards
- 45 Players
- 9 teams
Significant Stats:
- Denver did its damage on the par 5s, posting the best team average at 4.95, 1-under.
- The Pioneers hold a seven-shot lead over Oral Roberts.
- Zanusso highlighted her dominant day by shooting 4-under on the par 5 holes, best in the field.
- The Crimson and Gold's birdie total of 13 was second most in the round on the day.
Inside the Round for the Pioneers:
- Zanusso's 68 was her fourth round in the 60s this season and also was the second best round shot at Sand Creek Station in the Summit League Championship.
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Anna Krekling put herself right in the hunt on day one, finishing tied for second after firing an even par 72 on the afternoon.
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Clara Gestsdottir was solid in her first postseason round of her collegiate career, tying for eighth at 3-over.
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Alyson Bean shot a 5-over to put her in a tie for 16th.
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Katarina Drocarova wrapped up her day tied for 29th at 7-over.
Up Next:
Round two of the Summit League Championship on Monday.
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