MARICOPA, Ariz. - Opening play at the 2024 Wyoming Cowgirl Classic Wednesday morning, Nevada Women's Golfer Gabby Kano turned in an exceptional first day at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, recording a score of 140 (-4) across the first 36 holes of play. Kano is tied for third overall in a field of 118 golfers with one round remaining.
As a team, Nevada carded a score of 586 (+10) throughout the first two rounds, placing the Pack in sole possession of sixth place in the 21-team field.
Kano was exceptional to commence the day, matching the best single round score of her career by carding a 68 (-4). Kano was nothing short of sensational, as she recorded a bogey-free round. The sophomore came out on fire, tallying back-to-back birdies on the first two holes. She followed up the consecutive birdies with eight straight pars, before earning her third birdie of the round on the 11th hole.
Kano went on to record six pars and one birdie over the final seven holes. Kano was also impressive in the second round, as she shot an even par 72. Throughout the second set of 18 holes, Kano tallied 11 pars and four birdies. She will have the opportunity to secure one of the best finishes of her career with another stellar performance in the final round.
Anna Shultse finished second in the Wolf Pack lineup and tied for 24th overall at +3 through 36 holes. Coming off one of the best performances of her career last week, Shultse carded a 75 (+3) to open the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic. The sophomore had a prolific second round performance, as she recorded a score of 72 (E) across the second set of 18 holes. Shultse had 10 pars, four bogeys, and four birdies during the second round.
Freshman Nikki Chindavong had an impressive first day at the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic, and she is tied for 29th at +4 entering the final round. Chindavong opened the day with a 73 (+1) after tallying nine pars, five bogeys, and four birdies. She was particularly impressive on the back nine, as she recorded five pars, three birdies, and just one bogey across the final nine holes of the first round. Chindavong carded a 75 (+3) in the afternoon round, bringing her 36-hole score to 148.
Leah John and Payton Lovisa each completed the first day of competition tied for 57th overall at +8.
John carded scores of 75 (+3) and 77 (+5) in the first two rounds, while Lovisa fired off back-to-back rounds of 76 (+4).
Nevada will return to the course at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Thursday morning for the third and final round of the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic.
Team Leaderboard
1. Sacramento State – 280-289=569 (-7)
2. Long Beach State – 287-291=578 (+2)
3. Boise State – 286-297=583 (+7)
6. Nevada – 291-295=586 (+10)
Nevada Results
T3. Gabby Kano – 68-72=140 (-4)
T24. Anna Shultse – 75-72=147 (+3)
T29. Nikki Chindavong – 73-75=148 (+4)
T57. Leah John – 75-77=152 (+8)
T57. Payton Lovisa – 76-76=152 (+8)
Live scoring will be available throughout the event at Golfstat.com.
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