The Missouri Western women’s golf team finished in 8th place at the Augustana Invitational which was held at Bakker Crossing. The Griffons moved up one place on day two of the invitational firing a 329 which was eight strokes better than their first round 337. The Griffons (666) was eight strokes better than Winona State (674) and 12 strokes behind Dakota Wesleyan (654). Minnesota State (Mankato) won the event with a two round 602 (301-301) which was 12 strokes better than Augustana’s 614 (302-312). There were 11 teams in the field.

Individually the Griffons were led by two sophomores. Amber Chivington and Callie Wilson both finished in 29th place firing 163 (82-81). Freshman Madison Romjue finished in a tie for 32nd with a 165 (85-80) while senior Darcy Smith played as an individual tying for 45th with a 169 (86-83). Senior Shelby Stone fired a 175 (88-87) while sophomore Anna Kloeppel fired 177 (88-89).

Tabitha Kunst, Dani Selberg and Kanya Sethasompobe all from Minnesota State tied for first with 149’s. Kunts shot 77-72, Selberg shot 75-74 and Sethasompobe fired 74-75.

The Griffons return to action on Sunday, September 15 when they participate in the Concordia-St. Paul Holiday Inn Invitational in Lake Elmo, Minn. The event will be a two day event and will be played at Tartan Park Golf Club.

— MWSU Sports Information —