Bruins in fifth after first day at Creighton Classic

Results

OMAHA, Neb. -- Led by Maria Saavedra, who collected a hole-in-one in the first round, the Bellevue University women's golf team is currently in fifth place in the 12-team Creighton Classic Monday at the Oak Hills Country Club. 

Saavedra, who collected a hole-in-one on the 12th hole (165 yards), is tied for second with an first round score of 4-over 76. 

The Bruins shot a team score of 326, 15 shots off the pace of tournament leader Northern Iowa. 

Nine of the 12 teams in the tournament are NCAA Division I schools. 

Renee Santoyo is tied for sixth with a 6-over 78. Natalia Soria shot an 82 and is tied for 23rd. Christina VonRiesen shot a 90 and is tied for 56th. Izzy Hernandez is tied for 61st with a 91. 

The tournament will conclude on Tuesday (April 16) with a 10:30 a.m. start time.

Bellevue Scores

T2. Maria Saavedra, 76

T6. Renee Santoyo, 78

T23. Natalia Soria, 82

T56. Christina VonRiesen, 90

T61. Izzy Hernandez, 91

Team Standings

1. Northern Iowa, 311

2. North Dakota State, 315

3. Western Illinois, 316

4. South Dakota State, 319

5. Bellevue, 326

6. SIU-Edwardsville, 332

7. Nebraska-Omaha, 335

8. South Dakota, 336

9. Concordia-St. Paul, 340

10. Creighton, 343

11. North Dakota, 351

12. Upper Iowa, 352