By: Jason Ferro
SIOUX FALLS, SD – The USF Women's Golf team closed the 2nd round of the Augustana Spring Invitational in 4th place while two Cougars cracked the top 10.
The Cougars shot 93 over par for a score of 669 (334-335) which left them 4 strokes from 3rd place. Abbie Ritzer and Tanna Phares led USF as Ritzer went 18-over par taking 9th place and Phares landed tied for 10th after a +19 outing. Ashley Tackett also played well, finishing tied for 14th.
Top players
Lauren Tims (Augustana), E, 144 (73-71)
Shannon McCormick (Augustana), +8, 152 (74-78)
Lanie Veenendall (Augustana), +10, 154 (75-79)
Top teams
Augustana, +35, 611 (307-304)
CSP, +88, 664 (334-330)
Minot State, +89, 665 (336-329)
USF Individual Results
Abbie Ritzer – 9th, +18, 162 (81-81), Round 1: 9 pars, Round 2: 7 pars & 2 birdies, Total: 16 pars & 2 birdies
Tanna Phares – t10th, +19, 163 (82-81) Round 1: 9 pars, Round 2: 9 pars , Total: 18 pars
Bryn Huber – t37th, +35, 179 (85-94) Round 1: 8 pars, Round 2: 5 pars , Total: 13 pars
Ashley Tackett – 14th, +23, 167 (86-81) Round 1: 7 pars, Round 2: 10 pars , Total: 17 pars
Savannah Vincent – t46th, +39, 183 (91-92) Round 1: 7 pars, Round 2: 4 pars, Total: 11 pars
Emily Harste (I) – t28th, +31, 175 (88-87) Round 1: 5 pars, Round 2: 7 pars & 1 birdie, Total: 12 pars & 1 birdie