The University of Scranton women's golf team opened play at the 2026 Landmark Conference Golf Championships on Saturday at Shawnee Golf Course, sitting in fifth place after the first round.

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The Royals posted a team score of 381 (+93) through 18 holes. Catholic University leads the field at +47, followed by Susquehanna University (+54) and Drew University (+58). Josephine Nguyen of Drew carded the low round of the day with a 78 (+6). 

Emily Davis led the Royals in the opening round, carding a 93 (+21) to pace the lineup. Lidia Marranca followed closely with a 95 (+23), highlighted by a birdie on the par-4 12th hole. Mara Bilenski posted a 96 (+24).

Cassandra Weir added a round of 97 (+25), and Julia Downing rounded out the group with a 99 (+27).

The Royals will return to action Sunday for the second and final round, with their first tee time set for 11:24 a.m., as they look to improve their standing at Shawnee Golf Course.