Rutgers University
2016 BYU at Entrada Classic
WGLF Places 7th in Utah
Mar 15 | Women's Golf
SAINT GEORGE, Utah - Rutgers women's golf placed seventh with a 938 (322-306-310) score at BYU at Entrada Classic, played Monday and Tuesday at Entrada Golf Course. The Scarlet Knights improved their standing in every round, finishing ahead of Southern Utah, Utah Valley, Wyoming, Weber State, Yale, North Texas and Dixie State in the 14-team event.
Sophomore Emily Mills produced another top 10 finish, carding a 226 (75-74-77) to tie for ninth in the 81-player field. She was even in par three scoring and had 35 pars.
Senior Jacquelyn Mullens and freshman Astrid Aneman also performed well, excelling on the final 18 holes. Mullens tied for 17th with a 231 (81-79-71) and Aneman tied for 27th with a 234 (82-70-82) on the 6,168-yard, par 72 course. Aneman had 35 pars and an eagle, while Mullens had six birdies.
"I was pleased with our play up the leaderboard during the final round," said head coach Kari Williams. "We had career low rounds from Astrid and Jackie, as well as consistent play from Emily. The course was very challenging and provided us great preparation as we ready for the Big Ten Championship."
Seniors Christina Paulsen and Racquel Zurick comprised the remainder of the Scarlet scorecard. Paulsen tied for 62nd with a 248 (85-83-80) and Zurick tied for 74th with a 260 (84-90-86).
Sophomore Tatum Jackson competed as an individual and tied for 31st with a 236 (80-81-75). She had 32 pars and was even in par five scoring.
Host BYU won the Classic with an 888 (293-295-300), 23 strokes ahead of second place Iowa. Samantha Martin of Boise State captured individual medalist honors with a 73-71-70 (214). Complete tournament results can be viewed here.
Rutgers returns to the links at the River Landing Classic, April 9-10, in Wallace, N.C. The 54-hole event will be hosted by North Carolina-Wilmington.
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