Spring Season Underway as Spartans Play at WGI
February 11, 2020

Spring Season Underway as Spartans Play at WGI

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's golf team began its spring season with a fourth-place finish at the World Golf Invitational, improving by nine strokes in the second and final round.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 4th, 613 strokes, +37 (311-302)
Team Champion: Nova Southeastern, 591 strokes, +15
Host: Flagler College
Location: Slammer and Squire Course | St. Augustine, Fla.
Total Rounds: 2
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:

OTHER NOTABLES:

  • Riihijarvi, the top-ranked player in the nation, rebounded from an opening-round 75 with a 69 in Tuesday's round.
  • The second-round 69 from Riihijarvi was the top individual round of the tournament for the Spartans.
  • Head coach Missey Jones did not register any individuals.
  • Freshman Petronella Hjort joined classmate Hallie Riley in the lineup.
  • Nova Southeastern won the team title with a 591.
  • Seher Atwal from Rollins was the individual medalist with a 140.
  • Joining UT and team champion Nova Southeastern from the Sunshine State Conference was Rollins (2), Florida Southern (3), Lynn (6), Embry-Riddle (7) and Palm Beach Atlantic (18).

UP NEXT:
Tampa travels to Lakeland to meet up with more SSC opponents at the Lady Moc Classic on February 16-18.

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