LAKE CITY, MINN. – The USF Women's Golf team had a memorable day at the Watkins Invitational with the individual win, best round score in 5 years, and the team taking 3^rd.
 
The Cougars carded a team round score of 290 in the final round to secure 3^rd place. The score is the 2^nd best round for USF since joining DII and is only bested by a 288 scored during the 2019-20 season. Overall the Coo placed 3^rd with a 37-over par score of 605 (315-290).
Sophia Karsnia played a major part in the team achievement as she won her first individual title in only her second tournament. Karsnia dropped a 2-under 69 in the second round to hop from 8^th to 1^st which was the best round of any golfer in the tournament.
The usual team lead, Maggie Veenendall, took a backseat to Karsnia's break out day but still played well as she tied for 6^th place. Bryn Huber played fantastic on day 2 as she carded the 2^nd best round of the tournament at 70 and tied for 11^th.
 
Team Standings
1^st - St. Catherine's – 590 (297-293), +22
2^nd – Minnesota State – 597 (298-299), +29
3^rd – USF – 605 (315-290), +37
 
USF Stats
Sophia Karsnia – 1^st, 144 (75-69), +2
Maggie Veenendall – t6th, 149 (74-75), +7
Bryn Huber – t11th, 151 (81-70), +9
Ashley Tackett – t23rd, 157 (81-76), +15
Abbie Ritzer – t32nd, 160 (85-77), +18
Tanna Phares – t36th, 162 (85-77), +20
Avery Nelson – t46th, 167 (91-76), +25
Abby Voeller – t46th, 167 (87-80), +25
 
The Cougars will compete next at the Mustang Invitational this weekend.