Salonek Leads Bears in Opening Round at Ron Moore Intercollegiate

Friday, October 2

Denver, CO

All Day

University of Northern Colorado

Denver

10/2/2026 7:36:00 PM | Women's Golf

By: Elian Soto, Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

DENVER, Colo. - Northern Colorado women's golf opened play at the University of Denver Golf Club at Highlands Ranch, posting a team score of 5-over par in the opening round of the Ron Moore Intercollegiate.

Olivia Salonek led the Bears, finishing the first round at 3-under par 69 to sit tied for fifth on the individual leader board. Salonek carded a 3-under 32 on the back nine to close out her round strong.

Samantha Colombine also finished under par, posting a 1-under 71 to sit tied for 11th. Colombine recorded a 1-under 35 on the front nine before finishing with an even-par 36 on the back nine.

Jaci Hartman finished the opening round at 4-over par 76, while Erica Hessen-Rygh carded a 5-over par 77. Brooklynn Maes rounded out the Bears' lineup with a 7-over par 79.

Northern Colorado sits at 5-over par as a team heading into the second round.

PLAYER LEADERBOARD
T5 Olivia Salonek (-3)
T11 Samantha Colombine (-1)
T55 Jaci Hartman (+4)
T63 Erica Hessen-Rygh (+5)
T73 Brooklynn Maes (+7)

TEAM LEADERBOARD
Tulane -9
UNLV -3
Denver E
Xavier +1
Notre Dame +1
Wyoming +2
UTSA +2
Texas State +3
Boise State +3
Colorado +4
Northern Colorado +5
Long Beach State +6
Oregon State +11
Colorado State +16

NEXT TEE: Northern Colorado will return to the course for round two, looking to move up the individual and team leaderboards. The Bears are scheduled to tee off at 8:45 a.m. MT.

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