IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa women’s golf team opened play with two rounds as they hosted the Diane Thomason Invitational. The Hawkeyes shot a 36-hole total of 599 (296-303) on Monday at Finkbine Golf Course.

Senior Shannyn Vogler carded a 76 during the first round and climbed to sixth place on the leaderboard during round two with a 148 (76-72) . Junior Maura Peters wrapped up the day with a 148 (75-73). Both now sit tied for sixth place heading into round three tomorrow.

Junior Ximena Benites recorded a two-under par (70) during the first round, highlighted by five birdies. Benites finished the second round with an 80 and sits tied in 12th place.

Senior Riley Lewis opened with a 76 during her first round and scored a 78 during the second round, bringing her 36-hole total to 154 (+10). She is currently tied for 27th.

Freshman Sunny Wang concluded Iowa’s lineup tied for 35th place shooting a 75 in round one and an 80 in round two.

Montana State leads the team standings with a score of 593 (300-293) after the first day of play. Lauren Greeny, also from Montana State, tops the individual leaderboard at five-under par. Greeny set a new women’s tournament course record at Finkbine Golf Course by shooting a 64 in the first round.

The Hawkeyes will close out the Diane Thomason Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 30, with an 8:30 a.m. CT shotgun start.