LINCOLN, Neb. The Kansas State women’s golf team finished day one of the Chip-N Club Invitational, in Lincoln, Neb., at the Wilderness Ridge Country Club in strong standing, tying for second. The Wildcats finished two rounds of the tournament carding scores of 304-311615. Leading the Wildcats is junior Helene Robert, who is in seventh place, shooting 75-75150.

Host Nebraska is in first place after 36 holes, leading the field of 10 on their home course by 20 shots. The Huskers ended the day with a score of 595. Leading the individual standings are three Huskers, with Jackie Beste in first after shooting 74-72146.

Coach Kristi Knight was pleased with the scores in the first round, but noticed her squad struggle a little more in the afternoon.

“We had a fairly solid morning,” Knight said. “I thought the afternoon would be better, but there was some struggling. We gave away a lot of shots. Three of the girls held in and were solid. Hailey (Mireles) bounced back in the second round, shooting a 76.”

Sophomore Mireles was the only Wildcat to improve on her first round score after shooting 79 the first 18 holes. She is currently tied for 16th.

Knight is optimistic on what tomorrow holds for the Wildcats.

“We are currently tied for second,” Knight said. “We are in a position to go out and have a good tournament tomorrow.”

The Wildcats continue play at the Chip-N Club Invitational on Tuesday, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For complete results visit www.kstatesports.com.

Team Scores: 1. Nebraska 295-300595, T2. Louisville 313-302615, T2. Kansas State 304-311615, 4. Creighton 310-306616, 5. Nebraska White 314-306620, 6. Wichita State 315-314629, T7. Redlands CC 313-319632, T7. South Dakota State 317-315632, 9. Montana 325-313638, 10. North Dakota State 332-328660

Top Individuals: 1. Jackie Beste, NU-White, 74-72146, T2. Stephanie Ruiz, Nebraska, 70-77147, T2. Sara Sackett, Nebraska, 75-72147, 4. Jenny Calkins, Louisville, 72-76148, T5. Adrienne White, Louisville, 79-70149, T5. Audrey Butler, Creighton, 78-71149.

Wildcat Individuals: 7. Helene Robert 75-75150, T8. Kali Quick 74-77151, T16. Hailey Mireles 79-76155, 32. Michelle Regan 78-83161, T35. Katy Heffel 77-86163.