WATERLOO, Iowa - Nebraska Wesleyan Women's Golf opened play at the 2026 A-R-C Championships with a team score of 382 in Sunday's first round at the Sunnyside Country Club, placing eighth overall in the eight-team field. The Prairie Wolves sit 28 strokes back of seventh and will look to climb the leaderboard heading into round two.
 
Freshman Julia Messere paced Nebraska Wesleyan with a 15-over 87, finishing the day in 20th place individually. Her steady round keeps her within striking distance of the top of the leaderboard heading into the final 36 holes. 
 
O'Brasia Amos followed with an 19-over 91, while Lauren Hays carded an 93 (+21). Shea Meridith added a 111 (+39), and Brooklyn Hays rounded out the scoring with an 113 (+41) to complete the Prairie Wolves' lineup.
 
Dubuque leads the team standings at 327 (+39). Wartburg is second at 333 (+45), and Buena Vista and Simpson (Iowa) are tied for third at 336 (+48).
 
Nebraska Wesleyan will return to the course for round two on Monday, Oct. 11, with tee times beginning at 9:00 a.m. as the Prairie Wolves aim to make a move up the leaderboard.