Spartans Meet Nation's Best at Barry Invite

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's golf team placed 14th at the Barry University Invite by Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 14th, 950 strokes (313-312-325), +86
Team Champion: Nova Southeastern, 873 strokes, +9
Host: Barry University
Location: Senator Course at Shula's Golf Course | Miami Lakes, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:

• Kiira Riihijarvi | 19th overall, 225, +9
• Heather Kipniss | 54th overall, 236, +20
• Jess Wild | 67th overall, 241, +25
• Sofia Cadavid | 80th overall, 250, +34
• Kensi Olson | 81st overall, 253, +37

OTHER NOTABLES:

• Riihijarvi has been Tampa's top shooter in six tournaments this season.
• The top overall round was a second-round 71 by Kipniss.
• Riihijarvi shot under 80 in all three rounds.
• Kipniss and Wild each had a round under 80.
• Head coach Missey Jones did not register any individuals.
• Nova Southeastern's Sophie Madden was the top overall golfer with a 214 (-2).
• A total of 17 teams competed.
• Joining UT, team champion Nova Southeastern and host Barry (5th) from the Sunshine State Conference were Florida Southern (4), Rollins (6), Florida Tech (7), Lynn (8), Embry-Riddle (11) and Palm Beach Atlantic (15).

UP NEXT:
Tampa participates at the Harvard Invitational on April 7-8 at The Oaks Club in Osprey, Fla.

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