The Michigan State women's golf team is is third place after one round at the NCAA Louisville regional in Simpsonville, Kentucky.
The Spartans got strong performances from Yurika Tanida (1-under-par 71), Valery Plata (72) and Paz Marfa (73) to close the day at 4-over 292 as a team.
Marfa made five birdies, good enough for second-best on the day as an individual. Tanida had four birdies and Plata added three as the Spartans tied with Florida State for most birdies in the opening round.
Michigan State trails Florida State by six shots and UCLA by one.