UA women fifth at The Ally

The second-ranked University of Arkansas women’s team shot a 1-under 287 on Monday to sit in fifth place after the opening round of The Ally at Old Waverly in West Point, Miss.

UA sophomore Miriam Ayora, playing as an individual, posted a collegiate-best round five-under 67 and is in third place. Sophomore Kajal Mistry and junior Julia Gregg are tied for 15th after carding 1-under 71s.

Junior Ela Anacona finished the day tied for 21st with an even-par 72 in her second event of the season, and senior Brooke Matthews shot a 2-over 74.

Alabama leads with a 10-under 278, followed by Florida, Texas A&M and TCU.