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Big Ten Championships
Gophers Open Play at Big Ten Championships
4/22/2016 12:00:00 AM | Women's Golf
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INDIANAPOLIS - The University of Minnesota women's golf team began play on Friday at the three-day Big Ten Championships, with freshman Niamh Ward leading the way after 18 holes at The Fort Golf Course.
Ward is tied for 28th after an opening round of one-over-par 73. Junior Emie Peronnin and freshman Maggie Heggerston are one shot behind in a tie for 35th after each carding two-over 74 on Friday.
Freshman Muyu Wu posted a four-over-par 76 to tie for 55th, while sophomore Sabrine Garrison is tied for 61st at 77 (+5) and classmate Heather Ciskowski is among a tie for 68th at six-over-par 78.
As a team, the Gophers posted a score of 297, 12th among the 14-team field.
Purdue holds the round one lead with a team score of 283, with Wisconsin's Brooke Ferrell atop the leaderboard after a seven-under-par 65.
The Big Ten Championships continue with second round action on Saturday, with tee times set to begin at 8:30 a.m. ET.
| 12 | Minnesota | 297 | 297 |
| T29 | Niamh Ward (6) | 73 | 73 |
| T35 | Emie Peronnin (3) | 74 | 74 |
| T35 | Maggie Heggerston (5) | 74 | 74 |
| T55 | Muyu Wu (4) | 76 | 76 |
| T61 | Sabrine Garrison (1) | 77 | 77 |
| T68 | Heather Ciskowski (2) | 78 | 78 |
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