Spartans Open Spring Season Third at World Golf Invite

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's golf team opened its spring season at the World Golf Invitational, placing third overall.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 3rd, 876 strokes, +12 (290-294-292)
Team Champion: Nova Southeastern University, 866 strokes, +2
Host: Flagler College
Location: Slammer and Squire | St. Augustine, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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SPARTAN LINEUP:

• Ana Maria Jimenez Rios | 4th overall, 215 (-1)
• Laila Forstmane | 7th overall, 218 (+2)
• Chloe Burdon | 15th overall, 222 (+6)
• Emily Montagnino | 17th overall, 223 (+7)
• Emilie Bjørge | 28th overall, 227 (+11)

OTHER NOTABLES:

• Jimenez-Rios finished as the top Spartan for the second time this season.
• An opening round 71 from Jimenez-Rios and Forstmane represented the top individual rounds for Tampa.
• Head coach Missey Jones did not register any individuals.
• A total of 15 teams competed.
• Nova Southeastern's Olivia Gronborg was the individual medalist, shooting a 209 to win by one stroke.
• Joining Tampa and team champion Nova Southeastern from the Sunshine State Conference were Rollins (2), Barry (5), Embry-Riddle (11), Florida Southern (12), Saint Leo (13) and Palm Beach Atlantic (15).
• The tournament featured 11 nationally-ranked teams. No. 9 Tampa was joined by fellow top-10 opponents No. 7 Nova Southeastern and No. 10 Rollins.
• Several nationally-ranked players competed, including No. 21 Jimenez Rios, No. 44 Forstmane and No. 56 Montagnino.

UP NEXT:
UT is back in action February 19-21 at the Lady Mocs Classic in Lakeland, Fla.