Vela, Roberts tied for 26th

DAHLONEGA, Ga. – The University of Arkansas duo of Victoria Vela and Meagan Roberts are tied for 26th after first round play at the National Golf Coaches Association Hooters Women’s Collegiate Team Championship at Achasta, By Reynolds in Dahlonega, Ga., Tuesday.

The two-player team event in a four-day tournament opening with alternate shot. Vela and Roberts were six over with a 78. Alabama’s Brooke Pancake and Jennifer Kirby led the field with seven teams under par after the first round.

Play continues Wednesday with teams playing in a best ball format.