March 27, 2007

IRVINE, Calif. - The University of Northern Colorado women's golf team is in 10th place after the first day of play at the California-Irvine Anteater Invitational, held at the Dove Canyon Country Club.

Jenny Henderson paced the Bears with her first-day score of 158, which included a team-best round of 74, three-over par. She is tied for 18th overall.

One stroke back is Kelley Newton, while Regina Rodriguez (166), Matti Nelson (169) and Heather Daviner (173) close out the Bears' scoring.

The host Anteaters hold a 26-shot lead, and have the tournament leader with Selaneé Henderson at 141.

The two-day tournament concludes on Tuesday.

Team Results

10  Northern Colorado  334-318     652
T18  Jenny Henderson   84-74  158 (+16)
T21  Kelley Newton     81-78  159 (+17)
T50  Regina Rodriguez  82-84  166 (+24)
T58  Matti Nelson      87-82  169 (+27)
T71  Heather Daviner   88-85  173 (+31)