Emily Montagnino Leads UT Golf Against Field That Includes 9 Ranked Teams

MIAMI SHORES, Fla. – The University of Tampa women's golf team played at the Buccaneer Invitational, competing against fellow nationally-ranked foes.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 6th, 911 strokes, +59 (302-303-306)
Team Champion: Nova Southeastern University, 872 strokes, +20
Host: Barry University
Location: Miami Shores Country Club | Miami Shores, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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SPARTAN LINEUP:

• Emily Montagnino | 10th overall, 222 (+9)
• Ella Mason | 11th overall, 223 (+10)
• Maxime Holletschek | 38th overall, 235 (+22)
• Laila Forstmane | 38th overall, 235 (+22)
• Ana Maria Jimenez Rios | 44th overall, 237 (+24)

OTHER NOTABLES:

• Montagnino finished in the top 10 for the second time this season.
• Mason battled with the top performers throughout the tournament, finishing 11th overall. This was the best finish for the sophomore.
• Montagnino and Mason each shot a 73 in the first round on Monday, marking the low round for a Spartan individual. Mason also shot a 73 in round two.
• Mason registered a career-best with her 73 in rounds one and two, as she entered with a previous best of 76 this season.
• A total of 12 teams competed.
• Ellen Andersson from Nova Southeastern was the individual medalist with a 213.
• The event included nine Sunshine State Conference schools.
• The Spartans are ranked No. 10 in the nation, and were one of nine nationally-ranked teams at the tournament.UT was just four strokes behind No. 1 Lynn and the tournament champion, Nova Southeastern, comes in at No. 3.
• Tampa also features nationally-ranked individuals, including No. 19 Jimenez-Rios, No. 27 Forstmane, and No. 64 Montagnino.

UP NEXT:
Tampa has one regular-season tournament remaining, heading to the Lynn Invitational on April 2-4.