By: Clint Neumann
SMITHVILLE, MO. – The University of Sioux Falls Women's Golf team delivered an impressive showing at the 2025 NSIC Championships, securing fourth place in the 12-team field. Competing April 25–27 at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex's challenging Outlaw Course, the Cougars posted a three-day total of 958 (+94) on the par-72, 5,950-yard layout.
Tournament Recap
The Cougars demonstrated resilience throughout the championship, carding rounds of 311 (+23), 321 (+33), and 326 (+38). Minnesota State captured the team title with a combined score of 921 (+57), while USF's consistent play earned them a position among the top contenders.
Team Results
USF Team – 4th: 958 (+94) – Rounds of 311, 321, and 326
Maggie Veenendall, Bryn Huber, Abbie Ritzer, Tanna Phares, Avery Nelson
Key Cougars
Maggie Veenendall led the charge, tying for third place at 224 (+8) with rounds of 71 (-1), 79 (+7), and 78 (+6). Her opening-round 71 placed her atop the leaderboard after day one, and she recorded five birdies over the tournament. Bryn Huber improved each round, finishing tied for 12th at 239 (+23) with scores of 82 (+10), 81 (+9), and 76 (+4), tallying three birdies. Abbie Ritzer started strong, placing tied for 27th at 245 (+29) with rounds of 77 (+5), 81 (+9), and 87 (+15), contributing one birdie. Tanna Phares finished tied for 31st at 246 (+30) with rounds of 81 (+9), 80 (+8), and 85 (+13), adding four birdies. Avery Nelson rounded out the lineup, tying for 41st at 256 (+40) with scores of 86 (+14), 81 (+9), and 89 (+17), recording two birdies.
Individual Scores
T-3rd: Maggie Veenendall – 224 (+8)
- R1: 71 (-1) – Led field after opening round
- R2: 79 (+7)
- R3: 78 (+6)
- Tournament: 5 birdies
T-12th: Bryn Huber – 239 (+23)
- R1: 82 (+10)
- R2: 81 (+9)
- R3: 76 (+4) – Team's best final round
- Tournament: 3 birdies
T-27th: Abbie Ritzer – 245 (+29)
- R1: 77 (+5)
- R2: 81 (+9)
- R3: 87 (+15)
- Tournament: 1 birdie
T-31st: Tanna Phares – 246 (+30)
- R1: 81 (+9)
- R2: 80 (+8)
- R3: 85 (+13)
- Tournament: 4 birdies
T-41st: Avery Nelson – 256 (+40)
- R1: 86 (+14)
- R2: 81 (+9)
- R3: 89 (+17)
- Tournament: 2 birdies
Up Next
The Cougars wrap up the 2024-25 season with a commendable fourth-place finish at the NSIC Championships.
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