BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Knights stood tied for 14th after the opening round of the IWU Fall Classic, posting a 324 (+36) on Saturday. Molly Ratchford led the Knights individually with a 79 (+7) to sit tied for 35th, while Calista Joyce and Reagan Mulder each carded 81 (+9). The opening round was played at Ironwood GC in Normal, Illinois. Joyce and Mulder each tied for 59th, while Brenna Bodensteiner tied for 73rd with an 83 (+11).

Team Results (through Round 1)

1. Illinois Wesleyan [A] - 294 (+6)
2. Rose-Hulman - 305 (+17)
3. Illinois Wesleyan [B] - 306 (+18)
4. Grinnell - 307 (+19)
T5. Dubuque - 308 (+20)
T5. Albion - 308 (+20)
T5. Aurora - 308 (+20)
8. DePauw - 311 (+23)
9. Millikin - 314 (+26)
10. UW-Whitewater [A] - 315 (+27)
T11. Trine - 316 (+28)
T11. North Central (IL) - 316 (+28)
13. Saint Mary's (IN) - 321 (+33)
T14. Carthage College - 324 (+36)
T14. Wartburg - 324 (+36)
16. Augustana (IL) [A] - 326 (+38)
17. UW-Oshkosh - 335 (+47)
18. Central (IA) - 336 (+48)
19. UW-Whitewater [B] - 346 (+58)
20. Augustana (IL) [B] - 365 (+77)

The Knights Top Performers

Molly Ratchford
- Tied for 35th
- Round 1: 79 (+7)

Calista Joyce
- Tied for 59th
- Round 1: 81 (+9)

Reagan Mulder
- Tied for 59th
- Round 1: 81 (+9)

Brenna Bodensteiner
- Tied for 73rd
- Round 1: 83 (+11)

Wartburg Individuals
T35. Ratchford - 79 (+7)
T59. Joyce - 81 (+9)
T59. Mulder - 81 (+9)
T73. Bodensteiner - 83 (+11)
T85. Madyson Mummelthei - 84 (+12)
T109. Hannah Fangmann (IND) - 90 (+18)
T121. Lola Minnick - 92 (+20)

Next up:
The Knights will move onto the final round of the IWU Fall Classic tomorrow, Sept. 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. in Bloomington, Illinois.