Wyoming Women’s Golf Team in Solid Position at Cowgirl Classic

The University of Wyoming women’s golf team has gotten off to a strong start at the Cowgirl Classic being held at the Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Course in Arizona.

After battling through chilly, windy conditions on Wednesday, Wyoming currently sits in sixth place with a score of +35 (302-309—611) at the par-72, 6,191-yard course.

Sophie Spiva, a junior from Casper, has been a standout for the Cowgirls, currently tied for 13th place overall with a score of +5 (74-75—149) as she heads into the final round on Thursday.

Kyla Wilde, a senior from Phoenix, had an impressive start, sitting at -5 before a triple bogey on No. 14 slowed her momentum. Wilde finished the first round with an even-par 72, followed by an 81 in the second round, placing her in a tie for 25th place with teammate Grace Dunkleberger, who is competing as an individual. Both players have a score of +9 (72-81—153).

Meghan Vogt and Kira Reisner are also within the top 35, with scores of +10 (78-76—154) and +11 (78-77—155), respectively.

The competition at the Cowgirl Classic is fierce, with Iowa State currently leading the field at +12 (291-297—588), one stroke ahead of UNLV at +13 (302-287—589). The individual lead is shared by Karisa Chul-Ak-Sorn of Iowa State, Mayumi Umezu of UNLV, and Anci Dy of Grand Canyon, each with a score of +1.

Team Standings (Top 6):

1. Iowa State – 291-297—588 (+12)

2. UNLV – 302-287—589 (+13)

3. Grand Canyon – 300-296—596 (+20)

4. Santa Clara – 298-300—598 (+22)

5. Sacramento State – 309-291—600 (+24)

6. Wyoming – 302-309—611 (+35)

Wyoming’s Individual Scores:

• T13: Sophie Spiva – 74-75—149 (+5)

• T25: Kyla Wilde – 72-81—153 (+9)

• T30: Meghan Vogt – 78-76—154 (+10)

• T35: Kira Reisner – 78-77—155 (+11)

• T62: Lucia Morelli – 81-82—163 (+19)

Other Wyoming Individual Scores:

• T25: Grace Dunkleberger – 74-79—153 (+9)

• T44: Emerson Purcell – 80-78—158 (+14)

• T69: Samantha Spielman – 82-82—164 (+20)

• 85: Erika Cook – 92-85—177 (+33)