Kiira Riihijarvi 2021 National Player of the Year.
Kiira Riihijarvi 2021 National Player of the Year.
May 13, 2021

Kiira Riihijarvi Named National Player of the Year, All-American as UT 10th at Championships

DEARBORN, Mich. – The University of Tampa women's golf team finished play at the NCAA Division II National Championships with a 10th-place showing. Kiira Riihijarvi was also honored as the WGCA National Player of the Year and an All-American at Wednesday's banquet.

Riihijarvi, a senior from Oulu, Finland, is now a two-time NCAA Division II National Player of the Year and currently the number-one golfer in the country. Riihijarvi is a five-time All-American and two-time NCAA Regional champion.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 10th, 939 strokes, +75 (310-313-316)
Team Leader: Limestone, 882 strokes, +18 (entering match play)
Host: NCAA
Location: TPC of Michigan | Dearborn, Mich.
Total Rounds: 3
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OTHER NOTABLES:

  • UT competed at the championships for the first time in program history.
  • Riihijarvi finished in the top-10 at the National Championships in each of her three appearances. She was also ninth in 2017 and seventh in 2018.
  • This marks the seventh top-10 finish of the season for Riihijarvi.
  • Riihijarvi opened the tournament a 72, marking the top round for a Spartan individual.
  • A total of 12 teams competed at the championships.
  • Montagnino made it two Spartans in the top five as she shot a 72 in the final round.
  • Cadavid led all Spartans in the third round with a 73.
  • Riihijarvi was the top-ranked individual at the event at No. 1.
  • The top eight teams will advance to match play, beginning Thursday.

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