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EDINBURGH, Ind. - IUPUI sophomore Nicole Howard carded a career-best round of 1-under 71 at Timbergate Golf Course on Saturday (Apr. 6) and climbed to a second-place finish at the Otter Creek Invitational, hosted by the University of Saint Francis. IUPUI sent three players as individual entries in an effort to get some competitive rounds in the books before heading to Florida for the Horizon League Championships later this month. 

Howard took advantage of near perfect conditions in Central Indiana to record her 71 and finish the tournament tied for second at 149 (78-71). 

"I felt very good and confident today overall. My irons were solid and gave me a lot of opportunities for birdies," Howard said. "I just tried playing one shot at a time and staying as positive as I could. This tournament has definitely lifted my confidence and I am very excited for what's to come the rest of my season. 

"My number one priority right now is being the best golfer I can be for my team to help us get another conference title."

Howard made four birdies during her round and she and teammate Elizabeth Orr were the only players among the field to make birdie on the short, par-3 No. 11 on Saturday. 

Orr finished the tournament in 32nd place of 58 players at 166 (82-84). Like Howard, junior Mikala Mawhorter also notched a career-best round, finishing her day with an 81 to end the tournament at 168 (87-81).

Indiana Tech's Vicky Raffle collected medalist honors at 3-over 147 for the tournament while her Indiana Tech won the team title over Saint Francis by two shots. 

IUPUI will be back in action next weekend when the Jaguars compete in the Lady Boilermaker Invitational in West Lafayette on Apr. 13-14.