FORT MYERS, Fla. – Middle Tennessee opened up the Conference USA Women's Golf Championship with a strong showing on Monday, firing an 11-over par 299 to land in second place through 18 holes.
Juniors Hanley Long and Jenna Burris led the way at 1-under (71) and even par (72), respectively. The pair both sit high up the leaderboard, placing in the Top 4 in round one.
The Blue Raiders, the No. 3 seed in this week's championship, sit five strokes back of No. 2 seed and tournament leader UTSA (+6) and are two strokes ahead of defending champion and No.