Spring Season Opener Complete for Spartans

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's golf team finished 15th overall at World Golf Invitational, which was hosted by Flagler College..

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 15th, 646 strokes, +69 (323-323)
Team Champion: Barry, 582 strokes
Location: Slammer and Squire Golf Course | St. Augustine, Fla.
Total Rounds: 2
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:
• Kiira Riihijarvi | 29th overall, 154

• Jess Wild | 54th overall, 160

• Katelin Lawson | 64th overall, 162

• Sofia Cadavid | 66th overall, 163

• Kensi Olson | 83rd overall, 168

OTHER NOTABLES:
• For the second straight competition, freshman Riihijarvi led all Spartan golfers with a two-round score of 154.

• Riihijarvi accounted for the top round for the Spartans, carding a score of 75 in Monday's opening round.

• Tampa had one individual competitor as Holly Cannon competed in the first round with a score of 90.

• After being Tampa's top finisher for the first two tourneys, Wild was second among all Spartans for the second consecutive event.

• Barry's Tilda Larsson was the medalist, shooting a 141 (-3).

• A total of 18 teams competed.

• In addition to team champion Barry and UT, also representing the Sunshine State Conference were Florida Tech (2), Saint Leo (3), Lynn (4) and Nova Southeastern (5).

UP NEXT:
The Spartans return to action on February 19-21 at the Florida Southern Invitational. The event will be played at Grasslands Country Club with SSC rival Florida Southern serving as the host.

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