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.