HASTINGS, Minn. – The Gustavus women's golf team is through round one of its annual spring invite in Hastings on Saturday, April 12, holding at third after the first day of competition. The field includes 11 teams, five of which hail from the MIAC, with a total of 68 golfers at Emerald Greens (par-72).

Maren Masters (So., Shakopee, Minn.) is leading the team through the first round, carding four birdies and five pars to shoot a five-over 77 for third overall. Emily Kolb (Jr., Sioux Falls, S.D.) is next for the Gusties in 10th, with a four-shot birdie and eight pars for a 10-over 82. Riley Zebroski (So., Watertown, S.D.) is two shots behind (84), with seven pars to shoot 12-over in 17th, while Lauren Hubbart (Jr., Hastings, Minn.) is in 28th with an 86. Hubbart added a four-shot birdie alongside her teammates, and carded four pars. 

For the Gustie individuals, Jenna Piepkorn (Jr., Plymouth, Minn.) is tied with Hubbart in 28th with a 86. Mary Kate Hewitt (So., Edina, Minn.) and Josie Raiche (So., Orono, Minn.) are each in 57th with a 95. Hewitt added a three-shot birdie on hole one. 

The Gusties shot a 329 on day one, with Saint Benedict in second with a 328 and Bethel in first with a 326. CSB's Catherine Jance is leading the field with a two-over 74.

"It was a good start to the tournament," said head coach Scott Moe '95. "Windy conditions and difficult hole locations created some issues throughout the day. I felt like we've battled hard and had a really good game plan going in. Maren had a really good day and posted a very solid number. The team scores are really tight at the top, we will need to get off on a good start with a positive mindset and look forward to a great day."

Competition resumes in Hastings with an 8 a.m. shotgun at Emerald Greens tomorrow, April 13.