With a successful run so far this season, the women’s golf team’s performance in its most recent tournament was expected.
MSU is currently ranked No. 4 in the West Region and No. 7 nationally.
This is the highest the Lady Mustangs have been ranked since the program started four years ago.
After placing second in the Lady Buff Stampede, the Angelo State Concho River Classic and the DBU Classic, the Lady Mustangs were able to win the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Tournament.
“Winning the Oklahoma Collegiate was a great way to finish the fall semester,” said Jeff Ray, head golf coach. “With three second place finishes and the win in Oklahoma, we have put ourselves in a great position in the West Region.”
MSU, who shot a total of 623 in the Lady Buff Stampede, made a drastic improvement in the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Tournament with a total of 586.
Tarleton State was a few strokes behind Midwestern State in the competition. Both teams shot a total of 295 on the first day while the Lady Mustangs were able to edge out the TexAnns by 5 points on the second day.
Individually, Brenna Moore tied for second overall after shooting a 70 and a 72 for a total of 142. Ray was impressed with Moore’s clinical display at the tournament.
“Brenna had a great tournament in Oklahoma with a two day total of -2 which placed her second in a field of 75,” said Ray. “Coming off first team all conference and Freshman of the year last year has given her a lot of confidence. Anytime she tees it up, she has a chance to win.”
Tarleton’s Jacqueline Lau topped the list with a 72 and a 69 for a 141 total.
Kendra Whittley placed sixth with shots of 72 and 74.
“Kendra has played great in three of the tournaments,” said Ray. “She struggled in Dallas, but she has had a great semester. Her stroke average is 75.88.”
Lindsay Burkhart tied for tenth with a pair of 75. Ray sees Lindsay as a very competitive and determined player on the golf course.
“Lindsay has been a very good player since her freshman year. However, this fall she has played exceptionally well,” Ray said. “Her stroke average for the fall is also 75.88, which is the lowest average of any semester since she has been here.”
Other Midwestern State competitors include Taylor Klutts, who tied for 16th after shooting a 79 and a 72, Kynze Mann who shot a pair of 77 to tie for 26th with Lauren Romines, who shot a 76 and a 78. Brittany Smith was able to shot a 78 and a 79 as she tied for 37th.
“All the girls are contributing in every tournament,” Ray said. “That is what you have to do to consistently place in the tournaments. Most fields will consist of 13 to 18 teams, so finishing 1st or 2nd is a great achievement.”
The Lady Mustangs’ next tournament is the Las Vegas Desert Classic from March 3-4.