FRESNO, Calif. – The Utah Valley University women's golf team finds itself in ninth place after two rounds of play at the Fresno State Classic at Copper River Country Club on Monday with a 23-over-par 599.
 
Senior Carly Dehlin Hirsch is leading the way for UVU, as she currently finds herself in a tie for 23rd place with a 3-over-par 147. Dehlin Hirsch had a strong opening day of the tournament by carding a 1-over 73 in round number one followed by a 2-over 74 in round number two. The Wolverine senior recorded a pair of birdies in each round for a total of four birdies on the day. 
 
Freshman Nathalie Irlbacher too played well for UVU on Monday, as she sits just one shot back of Dehlin Hirsch in a tie for 25th place with a 4-over-par 148. After posting a 3-over-par 75 during the opening round, the Wolverine freshman then delivered a 1-over-par 73 on the afternoon to sit at just 4-over after 36 holes of play. Irlbacher is leading the way for UVU with a total of five birdies.
 
Junior Kate Williamson is next for the Wolverines, as she is she finds herself tied for 42nd with an 8-over-par 152 after carding scores of 77 and 75. Sophomore Keila Baladad is right behind her in a tie for 48th with a 9-over-par 153 (79-74), while junior Kaylee Shimizu rounds out UVU's competitors in the event in a tie for 60th with a 12-over 156 (78-78). 
 
As a team, the Wolverines sit in ninth place with a 23-over-par 599 after carding scores of 303 and 296. UC Davis is leading the event with a 6-under-par 570, while Grand Canyon is in second at 2-over and the host Fresno State Bulldogs are in third at 4-over. UVU will enter Tuesday's final round ahead of Portland State, UTEP, Montana State, CSUN and South Dakota.
 
Christine Danielsson of UC Davis is the individual leader with a 4-under-par 140 (69-71). 
 
The Fresno State Classic – which will mark UVU's final tournament of the regular season – will conclude with the final round on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. MT/8:45 a.m. PT.