The University of Akron Athletics
Women's Golf Captures Programs First Team Title
October 12 | Women's Golf
The University of Akron women's golf team captured the first team title in program history after taking top honors at the Third Annual Zippy Invitational on Tuesday at the par-72, 6,025-yard Rosemont Country Club in Fairlawn, Ohio.
Since the program's beginning during the 2008-09 season, the Zips had posted four runner-up finishes, the last coming at the First Market Bank Intercollegiate in Williamsburg, Va. (March 20-21, 2010).
Akron led wire-to-wire to post a four-stroke victory with a three-round total of 950 (314-308-328). Grand Valley State finished in second place (322-314-318=954) while Bucknell rounded out the top-three (324-316-329=969).
"The golf course was playing very tough today, but our overall play during the past two days is what made the difference," said UA head coach Jenny King. "I am very proud of how we dealt with the conditions and were able to come out with the win."
Junior Kristen Hill led the way for the Zips, taking runner-up honors after posting a final-round 75 to finish with an 11-over 227 (79-73-75). Hill's round of 73 on Monday tied for the top round of the tournament. Grand Valley State's Sarah Hoffman took the individual title, edging Hill by one stroke (226, +10).
"I thought Kristen's play was key and really helped us today," King said. "To fight back and almost take the individual title will be a great confidence boost for her as we move forward."
Junior Amanda Butler posted a top-10 finish after carding a three-round tally of 238 (80-76-82) to finish tied for ninth. Junior Katie Jenior finished the day tied for 12th place with a three-round score of 241 (75-79-87).
Tyler Etcheberry, playing as an individual, rounded out the Zips in the top-20 after carding an 83 on the final round to finish in a tie for 16th (81-79-83). Sara Chaves (80-82-84=246) and Hanna Ek (80-80-87=247) finished in 23rd and tied for 24th respectively to cap the scoring-five.
Natalie Sheerer and Whitney Graff, also playing as individuals, closed out the tournament tied for 32nd and 35th respectively. Sheerer posted a three-round score of 251 (85-80-86) while Gaff carded a 252 (80-79-93).
The Zips return to action when they travel to Nashport, Ohio, to host the 2010 Mid-American Conference Preview on October 18-19.
