Laila Forstmane Leads Spartans in Season Opener

DENTON, Texas – The University of Tampa women's golf team opened its 2022-23 campaign at the DBU Women's Classic, featuring several of the nation's top teams.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 7th, 875 strokes, +11 (296-286-293)
Team Champion: Henderson State, 858 strokes, -6
Host: Dallas Baptist University
Location: Wildhorse Golf Club, Robson Ranch - North Course | Denton, Texas
Total Rounds: 3
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SPARTAN LINEUP:

• Laila Forstmane | 15th overall, 216 (Even)
• Ana Maria Jimenez Rios | 25th overall, 219 (+3)
• Emily Montagnino | 31st overall, 220 (+4)
• Maxime Holletschek | 42nd overall, 223 (+7)
• Emilie Bjørge | 65th overall, 228 (+12)

OTHER NOTABLES:

• Forstmane opened with a 74, and carded a 71 in the final two rounds to lead the way for the Spartans.
• Montagnino had a 70 in round two, representing the top round for UT golfers.
• Freshman Holletschek made her collegiate debut for the Spartans.
• UT's second round 286 was second in program history for lowest round.
• Head coach Missey Jones did not register any individuals.
• A total of 16 teams competed.
• Maria Hoyos from Lynn was the medalist with a 204 (-12). She won by two strokes.
• Joining UT from the Sunshine State Conference were Lynn (2), Saint Leo (3) and Barry (15).
• Tampa, ranked No. 15 in the nation, was one of 15 nationally-ranked teams to compete. Host DBU is No. 1 in the nation while Lynn is No. 2.
• Four Spartans appear in the individual national rankings, including Jimenez-Rios (23), Forstmane (76), Montagnino (75) and Bjørge (100).

UP NEXT:
The Spartans return to action September 24-27 at the Westminster Wasatch Invitational in South Jordan, Utah.