MADISON, Wis. – The Adrian College women's golf team turned in a strong showing at the UW-Whitewater Fall Invite, finishing sixth out of 17 teams over the two-day tournament held Sunday and Monday. The Bulldogs opened with a team score of 336 before improving to a 329 in the final round, finishing with a combined total of 665.
Ainslee Hewitt led the way for Adrian, placing 14th individually with a two-day total of 160. She carded an 84 on Sunday, then surged on Monday with a 76 tied for the seventh-best score of the day highlighted by 12 pars and a birdie.
Savana Smith followed with a consistent performance, shooting 84-81 for a 165 total. Sami Burks recorded an 85 and 87 to finish at 172. Rylie Yuhas posted a 90 on Sunday and improved by five strokes with an 85 on Monday, totaling 175. Kennedy Kehres rounded out the lineup with an 83 in the opening round and a 96 on day two, finishing at 179.
The Bulldogs are back in action quickly, competing Tuesday in the MIAA Jamboree #2, hosted by the University of Olivet at Medalist Golf Club. Tee time is set for 1:00 PM.