Riihijarvi Captures Second Straight Medalist Honor in Third-Place Finish

Kiira Riihijarvi
Kiira Riihijarvi
March 23, 2021

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's golf team was led by individual championship Kiira Riihijarvi as the Spartans played to a third-place finish.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 3rd, 890 strokes, +26 (302-292-296)
Team Champion: Indianapolis, 869 strokes, +5
Host: Barry University
Location: Senator Course at Shula's Golf Club | Miami Lakes, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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OTHER NOTABLES:

  • Riihijarvi won her second individual championship of the 2020-21 season as the reigning National Player of the Year won her 12th career medalist award.
  • Riihijarvi carded rounds of 69, 68 and 70 to win by four strokes.
  • The top round for the Spartans was Riihijarvi's second round 68.
  • Head coach Missey Jones did to register any individuals.
  • Joining UT and host Barry (4) from the Sunshine State Conference were Lynn (2), Nova Southeastern (4), Florida Southern (6), Rollins (7), Embry-Riddle (9), Saint Leo (11) and Palm Beach Atlantic (12).

UP NEXT:
Tampa is back in action at the Lynn Invitational on April 4-6.

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