Huskers Tied for Sixth at Northern Migration Invitational

Florence, Ariz. - The Nebraska women's golf team fired an opening-round 304 and is tied for sixth place after the first round of its own 2010 Northern Migration Invitational Monday evening.

The Huskers, hosting the tournament at the 6,227-yard, par-72 layout of the Poston Butte Golf Club, are six strokes behind the team leader, Texas-San Antonio, who totaled a 298. Idaho and Kansas each recorded 299, while Minnesota and East Tennessee State scored 300, and Iowa State scored a 304 to round out the top six.

Freshman Erin Sharpee and junior Mary Kate Bird paced the Huskers with two-over-par 74s. They are tied for 11th place overall. Maddie Sheils recorded a 76 and is tied for 30th, while JC Stevenson capped the scoring lineup with an 80 (T66th). Charlotte Wendner rounded out the NU lineup with an 83, putting her in a tie for 88th.

Kayla Knopik shot 80 (T66th) and Carolyn Schorgl shot 83 (T88th) playing as individuals.

Kayla Mortellaro of Idaho turned in a 68 late in the afternoon to claim the overall lead. Iowa State's Victoria Stefansen is second with a two-under-par 70. 

The teams hit the course for round two on Tuesday with tee times starting at 7:10 a.m. (Mountain time). The Huskers will be grouped with East Tennessee State, Iowa State and Florida International, and will tee off at 9:34 a.m. Huskers.com will have a full recap after Tuesday's second round and Wednesday's final round.

2010 Northern Migration Invitational
Poston Butte Golf Club
Florence, Ariz., March 15-17
Par 72, 6,227 yards
First Round Results

Team Standings
1. Texas-San Antonio - 298 
T2. Idaho - 299
T2. Kansas - 299
T4. Minnesota - 300
T4. East Tennessee State - 300 
T6. Iowa State - 304
T6. Nebraska - 304
8. Florida International - 305
9. Kansas State - 306
10. Boise State - 308
T11. Wichita State - 311
T11. Texas Tech - 311
T13. Northern Arizona - 312
T13. Eastern Michigan - 312
15. Bradley - 314
T16. Montana - 316
T16. Morehead State - 316
18. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi - 319
19. Towson - 340

Individual Leaderboard
1. Kayla Mortellaro, Idaho - 68 (-4)
2. Victoria Stefansen, Iowa State - 70 (-2)
T3. Grace Thiry, Kansas - 71 (-1)
T3. Hayley Young, Boise State - 71 (-1)
T5. Paula Hurtado, Northern Arizona - 72 (E)
T5. Cristina Marin, Florida International - 72 (E)

Nebraska Lineup
T11. Mary Kate Bird - 74 (+2)
T11. Erin Sharpee - 74 (+2)
T30. Maddie Sheils - 76 (+4)
T66. JC Stevenson - 80 (+8)
T88. Charlotte Wendner - 83 (+11)
Individuals
T66. Kayla Knopik - 80 (+8)
T88. Carolyn Schorgl - 83 (+11)