Women’s Golf Begins Play at Jim West Challenge

San Marcos, Texas – The Missouri women’s golf team opened play at the Jim West Challenge on Sunday with Sophia Yoemans leading the way for the Tigers.

In a field that features eight top-50 schools in the nation, Yoemans posted a one-under par 71 during the second round of action on Sunday. The senior carded a very clean round with three birdies to just two bogeys during the afternoon sessions. Overall, Yoemans leads Mizzou with a 151 through two rounds of play.

Junior Emily Staples is just one shot behind her teammate with a 152 on the day, while freshman Melanie Walker is third on Mizzou with a 153 and graduate Sky Sload is fourth at 154.

As a team, the Tigers sit in 15th place after one day of action – finishing eight shots better in the second round comparted to the first. Day two and the final round is set for tomorrow morning, starting at 8:30 a.m.