By FHSU SPORTS INFORMATION
EDMOND, Okla. – Fort Hays State Women’s Golf finished in a tie for 12th place at the UCO Classic in Edmond, Okla. (Sept. 30-Oct. 1). The Tigers sat in sixth after shooting 321 in the first round, but slipped to 12th after a 344 in the second round. The tournament took place at The Golf Club of Edmond, a par-71 layout.
Kira Mestl held the lead through 18 holes of the tournament, shooting a 73 (+2) on day one. It turned out to be the fifth-lowest round of the tournament after champion Susana Olivares of Central Oklahoma shot 68 on day two and three others shot 72. Unfortunately, Mestl slipped into a tie for 26th with an 86 on day two.
Taylor DeBoer improved three strokes on day two and finished at 161 strokes, carding rounds of 82 and 79. She tied for 35th two strokes back of Mestl. Kate Peterka had rounds of 82 and 85, tying for 55th. Madison Roether shot rounds of 84 and 94, tying for 78th. Riley Hunter also competed for FHSU, shooting rounds of 91 and 101.
Central Oklahoma rallied from two strokes down after day one to win its home tournament by seven strokes over Arkansas Tech. The Bronchos were the only team to shoot sub-300, posting a 295 on day two. Arkansas Tech remained consistent with 304 each day. Fort Hays State tied Arkansas-Monticello for 12th.
The Tigers close out the fall portion of their schedule next week at the Midwest Classic in Warrensburg, Mo. (Oct. 7-8), hosted by Central Missouri.