RIO VERDE, Ariz.– After the first day was canceled because of unseasonably cold weather, the Illinois State Redbirds kicked off action at the Rio Verde Invitational and are six strokes off of the lead with 18 holes to play in the event.
ISU was led by Becca Black's one-over par 72 on the day, which has her in a three-place tie for fourth overall in the field.
Illinois State's 19-over 303 stands six strokes behind round-one leader Arkansas State's 297. Boise State (298), Xavier (299), host Western Michigan (300), Bowling Green (302), and Seton Hall (302) all stand within striking distance ahead of the Redbirds.