The Fresno State Bulldogs opened the Golf Iconic Classic in a tie for second place at 6-under 282 on Oct. 12. The San Diego State Aztecs finished the first round fifth at 2-under 286. Nebraska led the 19-team women’s golf field at 7-under at New Mexico State University Golf Course in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
First-round leaders
Lara Goerlich shot a career-low 5-under 67 for Fresno State, sharing the individual lead with UTSA’s Victoria Schuldt. Goerlich made seven birdies, while teammate Janna Andaya reached a tie for third at 3-under 69. Ariya Soldwisch added an even-par 72 and Ivy Kim a 74 to complete the Bulldogs’ counting scores.
Amelia Garibaldi and Kylie Warner paced San Diego State with matching 1-under 71s. Both made two birdies, one bogey and 15 pars to share 10th place. Emma Delwes and Fia Lindblom each shot 72, giving the Aztecs four counting rounds at par or better.
CSB Take
Fresno State starts the second round just one stroke off the team lead. San Diego State also remains close enough to challenge after a steady opening day. The Bulldogs have low scores at the top of their lineup, while the Aztecs can build on their balanced scoring.
