LINCOLN, Neb. -- Led by Renee Santoyo's first-round score of 77, the Bellevue University women's golf team is currently tied for fifth place after the first day of the 21-team NAIA Preview Meet hosted by Doane College at the par-71 Wilderness Ridge Golf Course.
The Bruins shot a team total of 43-over par, 327, on the day. Lubbock Christian leads the field with an opening round total of 18-over par, 302. William Woods is in second place with a first round total of 309, 25-over par.
Santoyo's score of 6-over par puts her in a tie for ninth place in the individual standings. Maria Saavedra shot an 8-over score 79 and is in a tie for 16th place. Christina VonRiesen is tied for 22nd place with a first-round 83.
Teammates Anna Schopp and Sinae Montoya of Lubbock Christian are currently tied for the individual lead, as each fired 3-over par 74's on the day.
The tournament concludes on Tuesday (Sept. 25) with a 9 a.m. start.
Bellevue Scores
T9. Renee Santoyo - 77
T16. Maria Saavedra - 79
T22. Christina VonRiesen - 83
T41. Izzy Hernandez - 88
T64. Taylor Byers - 93
Team Scores
1. Lubbock Christian, 302
2. William Woods, 309
3. Wayland Baptist, 315
4. Concordia (Ore.), 245
T5. Bellevue, 327
T5. William Penn, 327
7. Grand View, 332
8. Dakota Wesleyan, 336
9. Morningside, 357
10. Doane, 358
11. Northwestern, 360
12. Viterbo, 362
13. Peru State, 367
14. Southwestern (Kan.), 368
15. Nebraska Wesleyan, 386
T16. College of St. Mary, 387
T16. Midland, 387
18. Concordia (Neb.), 388
19. Hastings, 394
20. Briar Cliff, 396
21. Dordt, 405
