SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The New Mexico State women's golf team wrapped up the first round of the Bruin/Wave Invitational on Monday at the San Luis Obispo Country Club. Through one round the Aggies have shot a 307 (+19) and sit in a tie for eighth out of 15 teams, ahead of three top-50 teams and Battle of I-25 rival New Mexico.
 
At the end of the first round, Dominique Galloway who fired a three-over, 75, and sits in a tie for 17th has led the NM State squad. This was followed by Pun Chanachai who carded a 76 (+4) and heads into the final day tied for 27^th. At the end of round one, Galloway and Chanachai lead the squad with five birdies apiece.
 
Heading into the conclusion of the tournament, the Aggies final three golfers - Kehler Koss, Maria Prado and Tiegan Taylor – are all tied for 38^th after shooting a 78 (+6). The Aggie squads most successful play so far in the tournament has been on the Par 3 with the team averaging a 3.25, good for eighth in the field.
 
The conclusion of day one sees No. 14 Northwestern atop the team leaderboard after posting a team score of 295 (+7), followed by No. 42  Oregon in second at 296 (+8) and host No. 4 UCLA rounds out the top-three shooting a 298 (+10).
 
Play at the Bruin/Wave Invitational is set to wrap up with the conclusion of the second round and the third and final set of 18 holes beginning at 8 a.m. MT on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Live scoring for the entire event can be followed on Golfstat.