UT Places Eighth at SSC Championships

Spartans rise one spot in final round to complete league tournament.

UT Places Eighth at SSC Championships
April 17, 2018

BOCA RATON, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's golf team finished eighth at the 2018 Sunshine State Conference Championships to wrap up its 2017-18 campaign.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 8th, 947 strokes, +83 (324-315-308)
Team Champion: Nova Southeastern, 881 (+17)
Host: Lynn University
Location: Osprey Point Golf Club | Boca Raton, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:

OTHER NOTABLES:

  • Riihijarvi has been Tampa's top shooter in eight tournaments this season.
  • The top overall round was a third-round 69 by Kipniss as she was the lone Spartan to finish a round under 70.
  • Riihijarvi was UT's only golfer to shoot under 80 in all three rounds.
  • The sophomore All-American, Riihijarvi, carded rounds of 78, 73 and 75 to lead Tampa.
  • Head coach Missey Jones did not register any individuals.
  • Michelle Ruiz of team-champion Nova Southeastern was the SSC individual champion with a 210 (-6).
  • A total of 11 teams competed.

UP NEXT:
Riihijarvi will await word on the NCAA Tournament as she could qualify as an individual to defend her 2017 NCAA South Super Regional individual championship.

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