FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Oregon State standout Raya Nakao etched her name into the record books with a sizzling 6-under 66 in Thursday’s opening round of the 2025 West Coast Conference (WCC) Women’s Golf Championship, tying the course record at Green Valley Country Club.

Nakao’s blistering round not only placed her atop the individual leaderboard, three shots ahead of defending WCC individual champion Jeneath Wong of Pepperdine, but also helped propel Oregon State into a first-place tie with Santa Clara in the team standings. Both squads posted a 2-under 286, giving them a three-shot cushion over Pepperdine, who sits third at 289.

“Raya’s round was nothing short of electric. She controlled her game from tee to green and capitalized on scoring chances,” said Oregon State head coach.

Top of the Leaderboard

Seven players managed to break par on the opening day, with Santa Clara’s Amy Im carding a 70 to claim solo third. A quartet of players — Chloe Lam (Santa Clara), Riana Mission (San Francisco), Eva Pett (San Francisco), and Madde Sund (Oregon State) — sit tied for fourth at 1-under 71.

Team-wise, San Francisco led the field in birdies, while Santa Clara dominated the par 5s, going 6-under as a team.

Team Standings After Round 1

T-1. Santa Clara – 286 (-2)

T-1. Oregon State – 286 (-2)

Pepperdine – 289 (+1)

T-4. San Francisco – 294 (+6)

T-4. Washington State – 294 (+6)

Gonzaga – 299 (+11)

Round 2 Tee Times – Friday

Wave 1 (7:30–8:14 a.m.): Gonzaga, San Francisco, Washington State

Wave 2 (8:25–9:09 a.m.): Oregon State, Pepperdine, Santa Clara

The competition resumes Friday with more drama expected as the Beavers, Broncos, and Waves jockey for position heading into the weekend

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