Submitted photo of Minot State senior Zoe Banack driving the ball at the NSIC Tournament. Photo by NSIC Communications, courtesy of MSU Athletics

Senior Zoe Banack led the way Wednesday, shooting an 8-over 80 for the Minot State women’s golf team, which is 13th after the opening day of play at the NSIC Women’s Golf Championship.

Banack is in a seven-way tie for 19th after the opening 18 holes of action.

The Beavers carded a team score of 76-over 364 at the Adams Pointe Golf Club on Wednesday. Play continues Thursday with the second of three rounds.

While Banack led the way for Minot State, freshman Carlie Brown was next as she shot a 20-over 92 and is 52nd.

Teammates Macie Sebelius, a freshman, and Micaela Resler, a junior, find themselves tied for 57th after matching 24-over 96s on Wednesday.

Minnesota Crookston shot an opening 19-over 307 and holds a one-shot lead over Minnesota State and Sioux Falls, which are tied for 2nd at 20-over 308.

Minnesota Crookston’s Anaka Lysne was the lone player to shoot under par for the opening 18 holes, carding a 2-under 70, as she leads the individual standings by 4 shots.