SOUTHPORT, North Carolina – Junior Thao My Nguyen carded a one-over-par 73 as UNCW opened the Colonial Athletic Association Women's Golf Championship in first place following the first round at The Reserve Club at St. James Plantation on Friday afternoon.
 
The Seahawks, who authored a 309 team score, hold a five-stroke lead over defending CAA champion Charleston while Delaware follows in third place.
 
Nguyen, who is tied for first with Towson's Jordan Cornelius and Charleston's Victoria Huskey, posted two birdies during the opening round, which featured windy weather conditions.
 
Freshman Phu Khine is tied for fifth place in the 40-player field after shooting a four-over-par 76 in the first round, including a pair of birdies. Freshman Madison Isaacson holds a share of eighth place at six-over-par.  
 
CAA Women's Golf Championship First Round Team Results
1. UNCW 309 (+21)
2. Col. of Charleston 314 (+26)
3. Delaware 315 (+27)
4. Towson 316 (+28)
5. James Madison 320 (+32)
6. Elon 325 (+37)
7. William & Mary 329 (+41)
8. Hofstra 344 (+56)
 
UNCW First Round Results
T-1. Thao My Nguyen 73 (+1)
T-5. Phu Khine 76 (+4)
T-8. Madison Isaacson 78 (+6)
T-19. Rachael Mast 82 (+10)
T-30. Ellinoora Moisio 85 (+13)
 
Up Next: The second round of the CAA Championship is slated for Saturday morning.

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