DAHLONEGA – The No. 5 University of North Georgia (UNG) women's golf team sits in third place after the opening day of the 13th annual LeeAnn Noble Memorial, carding a two-round total of 583 (+7) Monday at Achasta Golf Club.

The Nighthawks opened the tournament with a 1-over-par 289 before shooting a 6-over-par 294 in the second round. DBU leads the field at 8-under-par 568, while Saint Leo sits in second at 577 (+1).

Abby Franks led North Georgia through the first two rounds, finishing at 1-under-par 143 to sit tied for sixth individually. Franks opened with a 2-under-par 70 before carding a 1-over-par 73 in the second round.

Mackenzie Connell sits tied for 12th at 1-over-par 145 after recording consecutive rounds of even-par 72 and 1-over-par 73. Ellie Jane Riner is tied for 18th at 2-over-par 146, highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 sixth hole in the opening round. Riner carded a pair of even-par and 2-over-par rounds, respectively.

Camryn Wright sits at 5-over-par 149 after rounds of 75 and 74, while Leigh Allen is at 8-over-par 152 after shooting 77 and 75.

Competing as an individual, Claire Bradford posted rounds of 75 and 74 to finish the opening day at 5-over-par 149. Bradford recorded an eagle on the 14th hole during the first round.

The third and final round of the LeeAnn Noble Memorial is scheduled for Tuesday morning at Achasta Golf Club.