Pioneer Women's Golf Tied for 5th After Day One of 2012 Mad Dawg Invite

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville women's golf team is tied for fifth after Saturday's opening round of the 2012 Mad Dawg Invite hosted by UW-Stevens Point at Stevens Point Country Club in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

The Pioneers shot an opening round 371 to share fifth-place honors with host UW-Stevens Point. UW-Stout leads the 11-team field with a 334 for a 11-stroke advantage heading into Saturday's final round.

For UW-Platteville, they are led by freshman Taylor Egnarski, who posted an opening round 88. Seniors Kellsey Welter and Kelsey Lieving are 26th (92) and tied for 29th (94), respectively. Sophomore Katie Gregorich shares 35th place after posting a 97 and junior Stacy Heiling is 49th after a 111.

The Pioneers and the field will play a final round on Sunday as its the final tournament before next weekend's WIAC Championships.