MONKEY ISLAND, Okla. — The Harding Lady Bisons opened the Spring Region Preview on Sunday with a 24-over 312, placing them ninth in a crowded 17-team field at the Shangri-La Country Club.

The tournament, hosted by Central Missouri, features several of the top-ranked teams in the Central Region. No. 32 Arkansas Tech leads the field after 18 holes with a 7-over 295, followed closely by Northwest Missouri (+9) and Washburn (+12). Harding sits just eight strokes back of a top-four position, currently held by a three-way tie between No. 46 Central Oklahoma, No. 33 Central Missouri, and No. 29 Rogers State, all at 16-over.

Conditions at Monkey Island were ideal for the opening round, with sunny skies and temperatures reaching a pleasant 72 degrees. Winds were light out of the south at 5-10 mph, allowing for aggressive play on the Heritage and Legends nines.

Junior Sydney Kincade led the way for the Lady Bisons, carding a 1-over 73. Kincade's steady round, highlighted by a 1-under 35 on the back nine, has her in a tie for seventh place individually. She trails the individual leader by only three strokes heading into Monday's second round.

Senior Madeleine Wilson also posted a strong score, finishing with a 2-over 74 to sit in a tie for 12th. Wilson was model of consistency, carding an even-par 36 on the back nine to keep Harding within striking distance of the leaders.

Vivian Volion shot a 10-over 82 (T62), while Macy Cooper and Pilar Martinez both finished with 11-over 83s (T70) to round out the team scoring.

The second round of the 54-hole event is scheduled to begin Monday morning with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.

Harding Individual Scores T7. Sydney Kincade: 73 (+1) T12. Madeleine Wilson: 74 (+2) T62. Vivian Volion: 82 (+10) T70. Macy Cooper: 83 (+11) T70. Pilar Martinez: 83 (+11)

Team Leaderboard (Top 10)

1. Arkansas Tech: 295 (+7)

2. Northwest Missouri: 297 (+9)

3. Washburn: 300 (+12)

4. Central Oklahoma: 304 (+16)

5. Central Missouri: 304 (+16)

6. Rogers State: 304 (+16)

7. SW Oklahoma State: 305 (+17)

8. Oklahoma Baptist: 311 (+23)

9. Harding: 312 (+24)

10. Southern Arkansas: 313 (+25)