PALM DESERT, Calif. – The North Dakota State women’s golf team opened its spring schedule at the Mountain Classic Match Play falling short in the first round against St. Thomas, 4-0-1, on Monday afternoon.

Norah Roberts picked up the only win for NDSU after opening up a two-hole advantage by hole 10. Amelia Morton answered for the Tommies to square the match with a birdie on hole 12. Roberts responded hitting par on the next five holes to secure the 2&1 victory.

Hannah Dunk came up just short in her match after being all square with two holes to play. However, Emma Davies was able card back-to-back pars to secure the 1&0 win. Madi Hicks dropped a 2&1 decision, while Avery Bartels fell 3&1 and Elise Hoven dropped a 3&2 decision.

On the individual side, Cora Larson came up short against Frankie Dezis, 4&3. Jo Baranczyk also dropped a 1&0 decision against Samantha Spielman. Lily Vincelli finished tied with Macee Greenwood after the duo was all square for the final seven holes.

Full results and bracket can be viewed here.

NDSU will be back in action against Wyoming in round two of the Mountain Classic Match Play tomorrow.

 

Mountain Classic Match Play – Round One Results

St. Thomas def. NDSU, 4-0-1

Isabelle Lynch def. Madi Hicks, 2&1

Emma Davies def. Hannah Dunk , 1&0

Nicole Reineke def. Avery Bartels, 3&1

Kathryn VanArragon def. Elise Hoven, 3&2

Norah Roberts def. Amelia Morton, 2&1

Individual Results:

Frankie Dezies (NAU) def. Cora Larson, 4&3

Macee Greenwood (Boise State) tied Lily Vincelli

Samantha Spielman (Wyoming) def. Jo Baranczyk, 1&0