FAIRFAX, Calif. – The University of San Francisco women's golf team finished the first day with a 26-over 602 (301-301) at the Juli Inkster Meadow Club Collegiate cohosted by the Dons and San Jose State at the Meadow Club.  Freshman Annika Borrelli led the Dons with a strong second round to finish the opening day tied for 12th.
 
"The golf course staff had the course in great shape today and the weather was pristine," said head coach Sara Doell. "As a team, we were strong from tee to green. The putter was what hurt us today as several players struggled to get the speed of the green. Losing confidence in the putter early can make a 36 hole day tough! With two rounds of 301, we are sitting in 10th place. Hoping to come out strong tomorrow with a chance to move up the leader board."
 
Playing at the par-72 Meadow Club, it was Annika Borrelli's second round that highlighted the day for the Dons.  In the final 18 of the day, Borrelli went off, climbing 16 spots on the leaderboard to finish the day just outside the top-10.
 
For the day, Borrelli finished with a 1-over 145.  She opened the tournament with a 2-over 74 and followed that up with a 1-under 71 in the second round.  Borrelli carded seven birdies on the day, five coming in the afternoon.  Her seven birdies are tied for seventh most.
 
Sophomores Pearl Rojanapeansatith and Joan Soewondo finished the afternoon tied at 44^th. Both players moved up several spots on the board after their opening round.  Rojanapeansatith climbed 13 spots in the second round and finished the day with an 8-over 152.  She started the day with a 6-over 78 and followed it up with a 2-over 74.
 
Soewondo climbed three spots after the first round, she carded back-to-back 4-over 76s for a 152.  Soewondo recorded four birdies on the day, three coming over the final 18 holes.
 
Gong finished the day tied for 51^st.  After starting the tournament with a 1-over 73 with four birdies in the opening round, she moved back after finishing the day with an 8-over 80 giving her a 36 hole score of 9-over 153 (73-80).
 
Jade Siphomsay is tied for 67^th after recording back-to-back 80s for a 16-over 160.  Carley Hopton, competing as an individual in the tournament finished the day with 26-over 170 (88-82).
 
After 36 holes Sacramento State is in the lead as a team, finishing the day under par at 1-under 575 (288-287).  The individual leader after the opening day is Harriet Allsebrook from Rutgers.  She finished the day with a 7-under 137 (67-70). 
 
The Dons will wrap up the tournament with the final round tomorrow.  USF will tee off at 8:30 a.m.