Spartans Open Spring With Fifth-Place Showing

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's golf team played its first tournament of the spring season, finishing fifth overall at the World Golf Invitational.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 5th, 612 strokes, +36 (301-311)
Team Champion: Nova Southeastern, 577 strokes, -1
Host: Flagler College
Location: Slammer and Squire Golf Course | St. Augustine, Florida
Total Rounds: 2
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SPARTAN LINEUP:

• Ana Maria Jimenez Rios | 13th overall, 149 (+5)
• Laila Forstmane | 23rd overall, 153 (+9)
• Emily Montagnino | 29th overall, 155 (+11)
• Emilie Bjørge | 29th overall, 155 (+11)
• Ella Mason | 49th overall, 159 (+15)

OTHER NOTABLES:

• Jimenez Rios, a freshman, led all Spartans for the second time this season.
• A first-round 74 from Jimenez Rios was the top round for the Spartans. She also led UT in the second round with a 75.
• Head coach Missey Jones did not register any individuals.
• A total of 21 teams competed.
• Nova Southeastern edged Saint Leo by five strokes.
• Francesca Santoni of Saint Leo was the medalist with a 141. Her -3 won by a single stroke.

UP NEXT:
The Spartans play at the Lady Moc Invitational in Lakeland, Fla., on Feb. 20-22.

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