Kent State University
Branch Law Firm / Dick McGuire Invitational
Flashes Start the Season With a Win
9/10/2019 5:41:00 PM | Women's Golf
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The Kent State women's golf team wrapped up a dominant performance at the Branch Law Firm / Dick McGuire Invitational earning its first tournament win of the season on Tuesday at the New Mexico Championship Golf Course.
"What a way to start the season," said head coach Lisa Strom. "This crew got off to a fast start this morning and never looked back. I'm so proud of the seniors on how they played and going back-to-back team champions is no easy task."
Kent State won the tournament with a 16-under par 848 score (283-287-278), defeating the second-place Pepperdine by seven strokes. Iowa State and Ole Miss tied for third at 2-under.
Kent State had three golfers finish in the top-10 with Senior Karoline Stormo highlighting the Flashes' lineup.
Stormo finished second in the tournament at 7-under 209 (68-73-68). She posted the team's lowest third-round score of 68 and fired six birdies. Stormo led the tournament in par-3 and par-5 scoring and finished with 14 birdies.
Freshman Caley McGinty finished tied for fourth in her first-collegiate tournament with a 6-under par 210 score (72-69-69). McGinty carded a 3-under 69 in the third round with five birdies. Senior Pimnipa Panthong fired a 2-under par 70 in the final round and finished the tournament in sixth at 5-under 211.
"Having Caley step right into the lineup and make a statement is huge for her confidence and our team."
Junior Kory Nielsen finished tied for 17th at 2-over 218 after carding a 1-under 71 score. She went -3 in her last seven holes to help push past Pepperdine.
"Kory did a great job finishing strong today, she was -3 in her last seven holes and that helped our team separate from Pepperdine down the stretch."
Sophomore Thitapa Pakdeesettakul finished tied for 40th at 8-over. Freshman Focus Jonglikit competed as an individual tied for 66th at 13-over.
Kent State led the tournament in four categories; par-3 scoring (-3), par-5 scoring (-15), pars (183), and in birdies (48).
"Winning doesn't come easy in college golf. We are going to enjoy this one for a couple of days and get back to work as we prepare for the Mercedes-Benz."
The Flashes will look to build on this win at the Mercedes Intercollegiate Sept. 16-17 in Knoxville, Tenn.
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