ELLICOTT CITY, Md. – The Wagner College women's golf team opened play at the 2026 NEC Championship on Friday, carding a team score of 341 (+57) to sit in 11th place after day one at Turf Valley Resort.

Sophomore Maria Fernanda Calleja Pineda led the Seahawks, posting a 6-over par 77 to sit in a tie for sixth place. Calleja Pineda highlighted her round with back-to-back birdies on holes 16 and 17. Freshman Lani Park followed with a 9-over par 80, placing in a tie for 16th.

Freshman Palwasha Ali recorded a 20-over par 91 to finish the day in 59th place, while Rileigh Leighton carded a 22-over par 93 to sit in a tie for 61st. Emma Shelby rounded out the Wagner lineup with a 23-over par 94, placing 63rd.

The NEC Championship continues on Saturday, April 18, with second-round tee times to be announced.

TEAM LEADERBOARD

1. Howard – 306 (+22)
2. FDU – 308 (+24)
3. Mercyhurst – 318 (+34)
4. LIU – 320 (+36)
5. North Carolina Central – 321 (+37)
6. Saint Francis – 323 (+39)
7. UMES – 324 (+40)
8. Chicago State – 332 (+48)
9. New Haven – 336 (+52)
10. Stonehill – 340 (+56)
11. Wagner – 341 (+57)
12. Le Moyne – 345 (+61)
13. Delaware State – 351 (+67)