Final Results (.pdf)
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. - Senior
Aneta Abrahamova earned her sixth consecutive top-10 finish to start the 2017-18 season on Tuesday (Feb. 27), capping a strong effort at the Edwin Watts / Kiawah Island Spring Classic this week. The Jaguars' ace vaulted up 13 spots with a final round 72, ending her tournament at 1-over 217 (72-73-72), breaking her own 54-hole school record in the process. She finished the event tied with the nation's 41st ranked player and ahead of another top-100 opponent.
Abrahamova earned Oak Point Individual Champion, given to the top player that finished at Oak Point.
"It was a great experience to compete on two different courses during one tournament," Abrahamova said. "We got some wind today, but overall the weather and course conditions were great. I'm glad I was able to play well and finish strong in such a good field of players."
Collectively, IUPUI finished 32nd of 43 teams at 933 (304-317-312) and climbed three spots on the tournament's final day.
Abrahamova made three birdies against three bogeys in the final round and closed the event with six birdies and an eagle. Freshman
Amelie Svejda made a team-high seven birdies in the tournament and shot a final round 7-over 79 to close at 231 (73-79-79). Junior
Elizabeth Orr also carded a final round 79 en route to a 235 finish (79-77-79).
Freshman
Nicole Howard finished at 254 (84-88-82) and enjoyed her best round of the tournament on Tuesday. Senior
Sara Saetre Toliver ended up at 259 (80-89-90) for the event.
Host College of Charleston captured the team title at 8-over 872, outdistancing their closest competitor by seven shots.
"My teammates and I were working very hard this winter and I'm looking forward to seeing how we will do in the upcoming tournaments," Abrahamova said.
IUPUI will return to action on Mar. 16 when they participate in the Clover Cup, hosted by the University of Notre Dame in Mesa, Ariz..
Player Standings
t-9.
Aneta Abrahamova - 72-73-72=217 (+1)
t-92.
Amelie Svejda - 73-79-79=231 (+15)
t-129.
Elizabeth Orr - 79-77-79=235 (+19)
t-201.
Nicole Howard - 84-88-82=254 (+38)
207.
Sara Saetre Toliver - 80-89-90=259 (+43)