Three Highlanders Fire Even-Par to Open Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational

Monday, March 24

Ka'anapali, Hawai'i

UC Riverside

Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational

Three Highlanders Fire Even-Par to Open Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational

3/24/2025 7:37:00 PM | Women's Golf

LAHAINA, Hawai'i – The UC Riverside Highlanders opened the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational with a strong team performance, finishing the first round in a tie for seventh place at 3-over 291. The Highlanders were led by Janna Andaya, Mitzi Duarte, and Sophia Luna, who each shot even-par 72 at the Royal Kaanapali Course.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Janna Andaya, Mitzi Duarte, and Sophia Luna all posted rounds of 72 (E), putting them in a tie for 24th place individually.
Sofia Vargas carded a 75 (+3) and sits in a tie for 61st.
Maleyna Gregorio shot a 77 (+5), placing her in a tie for 78th.
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NOTABLES

UC Riverside's team score of 291 (+3) places them in a three-way tie for 7th with Brigham Young and Cal Poly, nine strokes off the lead.
Andaya led the tournament in par-3s and shot three birdies in the front nine.
UCR sits ahead of several strong programs, including No. 47 ranked UC Davis, Sam Houston, and Fresno State.

UP NEXT

UC Riverside returns to the course Tuesday, March 25 for the second round of the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational at the Royal Kaanapali Course in Ka'anapali, Hawai'i.