The NCAA Division II Women’s Midwest Golf Super Regional began on Monday, May 2. Held at the Panther Creek Country Club here in Springfield, 12 women’s teams from conferences around the Midwest participated in determining the Super Regional Championship.

Through the first round, the Prairie Stars are tied for 10th place with a score of 333, which is 45 strokes over par.

The Stars are 37 strokes behind conference rival Indianapolis University, who registered a field-leading score of 296, which is eight strokes over par.

In the top 25 of an individual field of 66 golfers is Prairie Star Rebecca Ramirez, shooting an 80 in her first 18 holes.

Ramirez trails leader Kasey Petty of Findlay University, who was one of only four golfers to break under par, with five under 66.

Other Prairie Stars in the field include Taryn Pittman and Jocelyn Matsen, who are tied for 47th with identical 12-over-par scores of 84.

Maria Espinosa is tied for 54th after posting a 13-over-par 85. A shot behind Espinosa is Prairie Star Kayla Yn, who shot an 86, good enough for a tie for 58th place.

The Stars conclude the 54-hole event on May 4.