MUSKOGEE, Okla. – Missouri Western’s Shi Qing Ong advanced to the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf National Championships with a tie for second place at the Central Region Championships on Tuesday. Ong carded an even-par in round two and was 1-over in round three to finish 5-over for the tournament.

The senior was the top individual on a non-advancing team, earning her a spot in the national championships next week at the PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Making its fourth-consecutive appearance in the regional tournament, the women’s golf team finished 11th.

In her first regional appearance, Anna Bech tied for 43rd with a three-round 240. Playing in her third regional, Chong Yong turned in a three-round score of 248. Katie Irvin finished with a 255 and Jenna Kosmatka finished with a 258.

Weather again affected play on Tuesday. With the threat of severe weather in the area, the tournament was cut down to two days with rounds two and three played Tuesday. Just after completing round two, the teams had to wait out more rain to get the final round in at Muskogee Country Club.

— MWSU Athletics —