Riihijarvi Turns in Another Top Performance to Lead Spartans
Junior wins individual championship by six strokes.
DADE CITY, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's golf team matched up with several elite teams at the 2018Saint Leo Invitational, playing to a fourth-place finish.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 4th, 602 strokes (298-304)
Team Champion: Barry, 593 strokes
Host: Saint Leo University
Location: Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club | Dade City, Fla.
Total Rounds: 2
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:
- Kiira Riihijarvi | 1st overall, 138
- Sofia Cadavid | 12th overall, 151
- Heather Kipniss | 31st overall, 156
- Sydney Stengel | 39th overall, 158)
- Emily Montagnino | 39th overall, 158
OTHER NOTABLES:
- This marks the second individual title for Riihijarvi this season as she opened the year with a championship at the RMAC Fall Preview.
- Riihijarvi was the top Spartan in both rounds with scores of 68 and 70.
- Riihijarvi was the lone participant in 58 player field to shoot under 70 in a round.
- Head coach Missey Jones did not register any individuals.
- A total of nine teams competed.
- In addition to UT, host Saint Leo (7th) and team champion Barry, Florida Southern (2nd), Nova Southeastern (2nd) and Eckerd (9th) also competed from the Sunshine State Conference.
UP NEXT:
Tampa concludes its fall season on October 29-30 at the Jekyll Island Intercollegiate.
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