OSKALOOSA - Meg Monson's 8-over-par 79 led Mount Mercy to a fifth-place tie after the opening day of the William Penn Classic on Sunday at the Edmundson Golf Course.

The Mustangs shot 349 as a team, putting them in a fifth-place tie. Host William Penn leads after shooting a 307 on the first day.

William Penn's Demi Coertze leads the individual race, shooting a 3-over 74, giving her a two-shot lead over three other golfers.

The final round is scheduled for Monday.

Team Standings

1. William Penn 307, 2. William Penn B 325, 3. Dakota Wesleyan 327, 4. 4. St. Francis (Ill.) 334, 5. William Penn C 349, 5. Mount Mercy 349, 6. 7. Peru State 352, 8. Waldorf 356, 9. Briar Cliff 366.

Top 5 Individuals

1. Demi Coertze (WPU) 74, 2. Jing Yang (WPU) 76, 2. Marisa Pribnow (PSC) 76 2. Lauren Fitts (DWU) 76, 5. Elise Warne (WPU) 78.

MOUNT MERCY: 6. Meg Monson 79, 21. Paige Wenger 86, 27. Mackenzie Noble 88, 38. Chelsea Gryp 96, 45. Kristina Furler 102, Emily Machula 102. Note: Machula playing as an individual and not counted in team scoring.