LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. - The IU Indianapolis women's golf team posted a final round 312 on Wednesday (Feb. 11) at the BGSU Women's Intercollegiate on the Blue Course at Wigwam Resort, finishing 14th overall at 938 (317-309-312). However, the Jaguars closed the round well, finally finding their stride over the final five holes of the tournament.Â
Freshman
Olivia Aronhalt shot a team-best, 5-over 76 and sophomore
Alexandra Chiew finished at 77. Senior
Yanah Rolston shook off a tough opening nine to finish at 79, playing the back nine to an even par 35. Freshman
Li (Sherry) Xia rounded out the scoring four at 80 and classmate
Emma Frauhiger shot 84.Â
Xia was the low Jaguar for the 54-hole tournament at 226 (71-75-80), tying for 32nd among the 84-player field.Â
"Honestly, it's just been so nice to be out here. The warm weather, the palm trees and the quality of the grass make it such a great place to compete," Xia said. "We haven't played on conditions like this in a long time, so we're really enjoying every moment. It's been a great start for us!"
Rolston finished the tournament at 235 (78-78-79) and Aronhalt closed at 239 (82-81-76).Â
Chiew and Frauhiger finished in succession at 244 and 246, respectively.Â
UTEP won the tournament at 11-over 863 while UT Arlington was second overall at 868. UTEP's Amelia Fridlund collected medalist honors at 3-under 210, winning by one stroke.Â
The Jaguars won't compete again until the Huntsville.org Intercollegiate in Owens Cross Roads, Ala., on Mar. 2-3.Â
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