New Mexico junior Kristi Larsen is in the lead after shooting an opening-round 68.
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New Mexico Leads After First Round Of MWC Women's Golf Championship

UNM's Kase holds individual lead.

April 22, 2002

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SUNRIVER, Ore. - The University of New Mexico tied a Mountain West Conference first round record with a team-low 293 during the first of the Women's Golf Championship today on the Meadows Course (Par 71/6,180) at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Ore. The two-time defending champion Lobos have a three-shot lead over second place San Diego State who finished with an 18-hole total of 296. Colorado State is currently third at 301, followed by UNLV (305), BYU (309) and Wyoming (325).

Individually, New Mexico junior Kristi Larsen tied an MWC Tournament low and women's championship course record with a 68. Sophomore Shayna Miyajima of San Diego State is in second place after carding a 71, followed by Colorado State freshman Lynette Duran in third with a 72.

The second round of play will begin at 9 a.m. (PT) Tuesday morning, with the final 18 holes being played Wednesday at 8 a.m.

Team Standings       Scores
1. New Mexico         293
2. San Diego State    296
3. Colorado State     301
4. UNLV               305
5. BYU                309
6. Wyoming            325

Individual Scores
1.  Kristi Larsen, New Mexico             33-35=68
2.  Shayna Miyajima, San Diego State      35-35=71
3.  Lynette Duran, Colorado State         35-37-72
4.  Kailin Downs, New Mexico              36-37=73
    Heather Rollo, San Diego State        37-36=73
6.  Bridget Johnson, Colorado State       38-36=74
    Natalie Newren, BYU                   35-39=74
    Jennifer Hoene, San Diego State       37-37=74
    Katrina Leckovic, New Mexico          38-36=74
10. Hwanhee Lee, UNLV                     36-39=75
    Erin Borcherts, UNLV                  33-42=75