BARTONVILLE, ILL.– University of Southern Indiana Women’s Golf finished eighth at the Coyote Creek Classic hosted by Bradley University on Sunday and Monday.
The Screaming Eagles were led by freshman Fernanda Vera who shot 239 (81-78-80) that placed her within the top 25. USI shot 990 (325-329-336) as a team 15 strokes behind seventh place Lindenwood University.
Round 1
The Eagles opened the tournament with their best round, shooting 325 (+37) in the first round. Freshman Zhana Navato had the team’s best first-round with a 79 (+7). Freshman Jade Blakeley had her best single-round tournament performance, shooting 82 (+10).
Round 2
Closing out the first day of competition, Vera recorded the team’s best overall single-round by shooting a 78 (+6). USI shot 329 (+41) as a team.
Freshman Brianna Kirsch had her best tournament round by logging an 81 (+9), a two-stroke improvement from the previous round.
Round 3
USI closed the tournament with a 336 (+48) round. Senior Baileigh Schneider saved her best 18 holes of the tournament for the last round shooting 82 (+10).
WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE EAGLES:
USI will return to action in a dual match against crosstown rival the University of Evansville on October 17 at Cambridge Golf Course. The two teams met in the spring where UE took the match 6-0.
