Alert leads Trojans at Graceland Spring Invite

March 24, 2023

MARYVILLE, Mo. - Alyssa Alert led the NIACC women's golf team with a 96 Friday at the Graceland University Spring Invitational.

NIACC is in eighth place at its season-opening tournament at the Mozingo Lake Golf Course with a 415.

Also for the Trojans, Sophie Lunning shot 103, Kirsten Boerjan shot 104, Emma Wiener shot 112 and Karissa Hoon shot 114.

"It was a tough opening round," NIACC coach Chris Frenz said. "We had a nice week of practice last week but then having to go inside/outside this week because of the weather is tough to get in a flow.

"Even though our scores didn't reflect it much. I saw a lot of positive things happen (Friday) and I'm confident we'll come out stronger effort (Saturday).

The second round of the tournament is set for Saturday.

Team standings - Bellevue University 330, Park University 347, Morningside 362, Waldorf 372, Cottey College 374, Buena Vista 383, North Central Missouri 411, NIACC 415, Hawkeye CC 426, Peru State College 433.