HASTINGS, Minn. – The Gustavus women's golf team hosted the annual Gustie D3 Classic, facing off against a mostly MIAC field in preparation for next weekend's conference tournament. The Gusties shot a 331-319-650 through two rounds at Emeralds Greens, taking seventh of 12 in the tournament.
Bethel and Carleton tied for first with a 608. St. Scholastica's Carissa Oberding took first with a two-over par 146.
Riley Zebroski (So., Watertown, S.D.) held her round one standing, finishing in 12th with a 78-78-156, 12-over par.
Lauren Hubbart (Jr., Hastings) finished next for the Gusties, tied for 19th with an 82-77-159. Hubbart carded a pair of birdies to move up 17 spots in the standings in round two.
Maren Masters (So., Shakopee) took 46th with a two-round 167, while
Kenna Henriksen (Fy., Olivia) tied for 48th, one shot behind Masters with a 168.
Emily Kolb (Jr., Sioux Falls, S.D.) rounded out the top five for the Gusties, tied for 52nd with a two-round 170.
Individually,
Jenna Piepkorn (Jr., Plymouth) was the third-highest Gustie finisher, tying for 25th with an 83-78-161.
Mary Kate Hewitt (So., Edina) finished tied for 55th with a 172, while
Josie Raiche (So., Orono) shot a 181 on the weekend.
"We had an awesome start today at Emerald through about eight holes, and then we gave back a few shots in the middle, but then hung on for a good finish," said Head Coach
Scott Moe '95. "We were 12 shots better than yesterday, so very pleased how we performed. We have a quick turnaround as we prepare for conference championships this next weekend in St. Cloud. We have some focus this week on work around the greens, St. Cloud Country Club is a great test and we look forward to the battle."
The team will take to the MIAC Championships from Saturday to Monday at the St. Cloud Country Club. The MIAC Golf Championships will be a three-day, 54-hole stroke play event. Teams shall consist of five golfers with the top four individual scores counting for each round. The Gusties took sixth at last year's conference championship.
