By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
AXTELL, Neb. – The Fort Hays State women’s golf team placed eighth overall and seventh among league competition at the MIAA Fall Preview this week (Sept. 24-25). Nebraska-Kearney hosted the event at Awarii Dunes Golf Course, a par-72, 5,845-yard links style layout.
The Tigers improved by 10 shots from round one to round two, posting a 309 on Wednesday after opening the tournament with a first round 319. Kira Mestl and Taylor DeBoer finished tied for 17th after recording a 7-over 151 for the week. Mestl signed for a 7-over 79 in the opening round before finishing at even par 72 in round two, while DeBoer fired scores of 78 and 73.
Madison Roether placed 34th after rounds of 78 and 80, finishing at 14-over 158. Kate Peterka posted consecutive rounds of 84 to finish in a tie for 51st at 24-over 168, while Katie Brungardt (84-90-174) finished in a tie for 56th.
Central Missouri took the team title with rounds of 296 and 291 after placing four individuals in the top 11. Sioux Falls’ Lexi Hanson (74-67-141) took the individual title thanks to a final round 5-under 67.
Fort Hays State continues its fall schedule next week (Sept. 30-Oct. 1) when the Tigers travel to Edmond, Okla. for the UCO RCB Classic, hosted at the Golf Club of Edmond.