ST. JOSEPH, Mo. --- The Minnesota State women's golf team finished round one of the Central Region Challenge in sixth place Monday.

The two-round Central Region Challenge is being held at the par-72 St. Joseph Country Club in St. Joseph, Mo. Minnesota State shot a 322 (+34) in round one, while both Southwestern Oklahoma State and Harding finished the day tied for first at 308 (+20).

Senior Samantha Youngquist paced the Mavericks in round one as she finished in 25th with a score of 79 (+7). Juniors Emma Berge, Lauryn Keller and Victoria Woytassek followed two shots behind with scores of 81 (+9).

Sophomore Emerson Garlie notched an 84 (+12) also, while senior Ava Olson recorded an 83 (+11) while competing independently.

Minnesota State wraps up the Central Region Preview on Tuesday.