SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – The Oregon Tech women’s golf team took a nine-stroke lead at the halfway mark of the Northwest Christian University Invitational on Monday, shooting a 324 at Springfield Golf Club.
The Owls bested second-place Corban who carded a 333. The College of Idaho was in the clubhouse with a 350 and Walla Walla followed in fourth with a 443.
College of Idaho junior Natalie Mullins (pictured) holds the individual lead after firing a first-round 77. Corban’s Casey Jansen is one shot back in second place and OIT’s Janelle Ferland is one shot further in third. Corban’s Bethany Bullers and Oregon Tech’s Kylie Collom rounded out the top-five with matching 81’s, sitting four shots back.
The second and final round will commence at Springfield Golf Club on Tuesday morning.