KAPOLEI, O'AHU, Hawai'i – The Nevada Wolf Pack opened their participation at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational with a solid first-round performance, tying for 3rd place with Osaka Gakuin and Austin Peay State, each finishing at 2-under-par (-2). The Nevada Wolf Pack posted a combined total score of 362 for Round 1 at the Rainbow Wahine Invitational.

The Pack posted compatible scores in a highly competitive field, keeping them in contention with the top teams. Colorado State rules the field after a dominant first round at 12-under-par (-12), followed by UC Irvine at 4-under-par (-4).

Nikki was Nevada's standout, finishing with a round score of 66 (-6). Her remarkable play, including multiple birdies led her to one of the top individual scores of the tournament so far.

Gabby had a strong outing, shooting a 71 (-1). Her steady performance kept Nevada competitive, with just a few missed opportunities preventing an even lower score.

Anna Shultse, Payton Lovisa, and Raesa Sheikh also contributed solid rounds, keeping the team's overall score at -2 and helping Nevada remain within striking distance of the leaders.

The Wolf Pack will return tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. HT for Round 2 of the Rainbow Wahine Invitational at Kapolei, O'ahu, Hawai'i.

Team Standings
1. Colorado State – 64 + 69 + 71 + 72 + 74 = 350 (-12)
T3. Nevada – 66 + 71 + 73 + 76 + 76 = 362 (-2)

Individual Standings
2. Nikki Chindavong – 66 (-6)
13. Gabby Kano – 71 (-1) – 71 (-1)
29. Anna Shultse – 73 (+1)
T60. Payton Lovisa – 76 (+4)
T60.  Raesa Sheikh – 76 (+4)