SARTELL, Minn. – The Gustavus women's golf team opened up competition at the Saint Benedict Invitational at Blackberry Ridge Saturday and Sunday, taking sixth in a mostly MIAC field. St. Catherine won the event, taking first with a 615. Bethel finished third with a 629, while the St. Catherine "B" team finished third. The Gusties carded a two-round 692 as a team.

Riley Zebroski led the Gusties, taking 19th overall with a two round 78-85-163. Zebroski shot a 78 in round one with a pair of birdies. Fellow sophomore Maren Masters was next, taking 39th overall with a 87-88-175. Lauren Hubbart finished 41st, one shot over Masters with a 176, with Kenna Henriksen taking 46th (91-90-178) in her first collegiate invite. Emily Kolb rounded out the Gustie top five in 59th, putting together a 94-91-185.

Three Gusties competed as individuals, led by Jenna Piepkorn who took 36th with a 174. Mary Kate Hewitt finished 51st, while Josie Raiche was 66th.

"We had a better game plan today," said Head Coach Scott Moe. "We still gave up a lot around the greens, and we've got some work to do ahead of the Eau Claire tournament this weekend. With the start of classes on Tuesday, we will be back to a normal routine and are looking forward to that. The women are excited to defend our title at Eau Claire."

The women will compete in the UW-Eau Claire Invitational at Wild Ridge and Eau Claire Country Club next Saturday and Sunday. 

Final Team Rankings
 

St. Catherine "A" – 615

Bethel "A" – 629

St. Catherine "B" – 632

Macalester – 640

Saint Benedict 648

Gustavus – 692

Bethel "B" – 698

Augsburg – 693

UW-Eau Claire – 700

St. Olaf – 707

Saint Benedict "B" – 730

St. Scholastica – 752

Concordia – 774