The Dordt University women's golf team opened play at the Virginia McCoy Fall Invitational on Monday, carding a first-round team score of 355 (+67) to sit in third place among 10 teams after 18 holes of competition.

Round One Results (PDF)

A pair of Defenders posted top-three individual finishes to lead the way. Olivia Meyering fired a 5-over-par 77 to claim solo second place in the 52-golfer field, just two strokes back of individual leader Micaela Suhl of Park (75). Teammate Chloe Attema followed closely behind in third place, carding a 6-over-par 78.

Avery Bunkers turned in Dordt's third counting score, posting a 95 (+23) to tie for 21st overall. Laney Franken rounded out the team scoring with a 105 (+33) in 39th place, while Ashlee Sweeter posted a 109 (+37) to tie for 42nd.

Host Park University leads the team standings with an opening-round 326 (+38), followed by Northwestern (Iowa) in second at 351 (+63). The Defenders sit just four strokes behind Northwestern heading into the final round, holding a six-shot cushion over fourth-place Truman State (361).

Dordt Individual Results

• Olivia Meyering — 77 (+5), 2nd
• Chloe Attema — 78 (+6), 3rd
• Avery Bunkers — 95 (+23), T21st
• Laney Franken — 105 (+33), 39th
• Ashlee Sweeter — 109 (+37), T42nd

Team Standings (Top 5)

1. Park (MO) — 326 (+38)
2. Northwestern (IA) — 351 (+63)
3. Dordt — 355 (+67)
4. Truman State — 361 (+73)
5. Park (MO) B — 367 (+79)

Play concludes with Round 2 on Tuesday.