PRIMM. Nev. - The Western Illinois women's golf team got a preview of the Summit League Championship course as it participated in the Jackrabbit Invitational in Primm, Nev. The Leathernecks improved each round and finished seventh with a 923 (312-307-304).
Oral Roberts led the entire way and took home the team title with a 872 (296-290-287). North Dakota State's Amy Anderson carded a 213 (71-74-68) to win the tournament.
"I was pleasead to shoot a team low in only our second event of the spring and to have Lindsay and Tara play well," said head coach Lia Biehl Lukkarinen.
"We have some work to do to be ready to score better at this course for the Summit League Championships. We will work on 100 yards and in for our next events," stated Lukkarinen.
Lindsay Wandrey was strong for the Leathernecks and finished in a tie for 14th with a score of 225 (78-75-72).
Tara Peterman fired a 227 (76-77-74) to finish tied for 19th.
Claire Gursh came in the clubhouse with a 235 (77-79-79) .
Emily Brink used 241 (81-81-79) shots over the the three rounds and Kristi Tschudin ended her day with a 243 (84-76-83).
Alexa Arent carded a 244 (80-81-83) and Nerissa Hetzel collected a score of 260 (87-90-83). Both were playing as individuals.
Team Scores
1. Oral Roberts 295-290-287 872
2. Missouri State 292-296-295 883
3. Iowa 307-305-298 910
4. South Dakota State 297-320-298 915
5. Oakland 315-296-305 916
6. UMKC 309-307-303 919
7. Western Illinois 312-307-304 923
8. North Dakota State 311-311-305 927
9. Bucknell 312-305-312 929
10. Southern Utah 313-329-294 936
11. Drake 319-324-319 962
12. Northern Iowa 324-329-328 970
13. North Dakota 348-354-350 1,052
14. South Dakota 353-351-358 1,062
Individual Scores
T14. Lindsay Wandrey 78-75-72 225
T19. Tara Peterman 76-77-74 227
T35. Claire Gursh 77-79-79 235
50. Emily Brink 81-81-79 241
T51. Kristi Tschudin 84-76-83 243
T54. Alexa Arent 80-81-83 244
70. Nerissa Hetzel 87-90-83 260