Kearney,  Neb. — The University of Central Missouri Jennies Golf team opened play at the Central Region Preview on Sunday, Oct. 11, at Meadowlark Golf Course, finishing the first round tied for 12th place. The Jennies carded a team score of 17-over par 301 through the opening 18 holes.

Host Nebraska Kearney leads the field after firing a 2-over par 286, followed by Washburn in second with a 4-over 288. Central Oklahoma rounds out the top three with an 8-over par 292.

Nebraska native Ansley Giesselmann led the Jennies in the opening round, carding a 1-over par 72 to sit tied for 14th place. Giesselmann recorded five birdies on the day.

Addy Davis finished the first round tied for 32nd after shooting a 4-over par 75, while Libby Green sits tied for 38th with a 5-over par 76.

Hannah Mottert is tied for 58th after posting a 7-over par 78, while Olivia Thetford rounds out the Jennies' lineup in a tie for 83rd with a 10-over par 81.

Central Missouri will compete in the second round at the Central Region Preview on Monday, Oct. 12, with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.