Fall Season Ends With More Records for Spartans
The No. 25 Tampa women's golf team continues its trend toward the national elite.
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The No. 25 University of Tampa women's golf team wrapped up its fall season with a second-place finish as it was just one shot behind team champion Barry University.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 2nd, 586 strokes, +10 (293-293)
Team Champion: Barry, 585 strokes
Host: Flagler College
Location: Marsh Creek Country Club | St. Augustine, Fla.
Total Rounds: 2
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:
- Kiira Riihijarvi | 5th overall, 144
- Heather Kipniss | 8th overall, 146
- Jess Wild | 14th overall, 149
- Sofia Cadavid | 22nd overall, 150
- Sydney Stengel | 47th overall, 156
OTHER NOTABLES:
- The 293 is a new school record, which was achieved in both rounds at the Flagler Fall Slam.
- Riihijarvi was the top Spartan golfer for the third time this fall.
- The reigning Sunshine State Conference Golfer of the Week, Riihijarvi posted rounds of 71 and 73 respectively. Her first round score was also a team-best.
- Freshman Kipniss shot rounds of 74 and 72.
- Wild posted a 73 in Tuesday's round.
- Tampa did not register any individuals.
- A total of 18 teams competed.
- Joining UT and team champion Barry from the SSC were Embry-Riddle (12th) and Eckerd (16th).
UP NEXT:
With the fall season complete, Tampa will turn its focus to the spring season, which begins February 3 at the Flagler World Invitational.
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