Feb. 25, 2000

CHAMPAIGN, Ill - The Fighting Illini women's golf team began their 2000 campaign today at the Midwest Classic in Dallas, Texas. Northwestern University is hosting the event at the 5,838-yard, par 72 Hyatt Bear Creek (West) Golf Course.

Illinois struggled in the first day of competition finishing 16th with a round of 339. They were hindered by a rain delay that lasted the majority of the morning.

Freshman Laurin Kanda (Chico, Calif.) was the Illini leader today shooting an 81. She is tied for 28th entering tomorrow's second round. Freshman

Renata Young (Rogers, Ark) is just one stroke behind Kanda at 82. She is currently tied for 42nd.

Midwest Classic action will resume tomorrow morning and continue through Sunday.

Team Scores 
 1. TCU                  306
 2. Northwestern         310
    Missouri             310
 4. Michigan State       313
 5. Southern Methodist   315
 6. Nebraska             318
    Lamar                318
 8. Iowa                 321
    Michigan             321
10. Wisconsin            325
11. Minnesota            326
12. Southern Illinois    327
13. Iowa State           332
14. Penn State           333
15. Illinois State       335
16. Illinois             339

Illinois Individuals T28 Laurin Kanda 81 T42 Renata Young 82 T71 Mari Walters 88 T71 Stephanie Cheney 88 81 Nell Macke 93