Sept. 10, 2007
Madison, Wis. -
The Illinois State women's golf team finished in sixth place after a rain-shortened final round at the Badger Invitational at University Ridge Golf Course. Steady rain starting at about 7 a.m. caused play to be suspended with roughly two holes to play and ultimately the final round of the event was cancelled.
Heavy rains in southern Wisconsin resulted in water collecting around several of the greens, rendering them un-puttable. Play was suspended at 12:45 p.m. with the cancellation coming just over an hour later.
The Redbirds day one, two-round-total of 624 (318, 306) will stand as its final tally. Sophomore Britt Knutson led the Redbirds, as she finished tied for 20th after a day one total of 154 (77, 77). Junior co-captain Marci Hill also finished the tournament in the top-30. Hill shot a two-round-total of 157 (83, 74).
Each of the Redbirds six competitors finished in the top-40. Sophomore Stacey Miller shot a two-round-total of 158 (81, 77) on her way to finishing tied for 33rd. Sophomore Laura Harris (78, 82) and true freshman Terra Miller (82, 78) each recorded two-round totals of 160. Competing individually for Illinois State, sophomore Christine Larson, recorded a two-round-total of 161 (80, 81).
Oklahoma won the 12-team event after firing two-round-total of 594 (293, 301). The Sooners were led by junior Kendall Dye (73, 75) and freshman Ellen Mueller (75, 73) who each shot two-round-totals of 148. Iowa State senior Kendra Hanson won the individual event with a two-round-total of 147 (74, 73).
Illinois State continues its fall season as the Redbirds head to Simpsonville, Ky. for the Napa River Grill Cardinal Cup, hosted by the University of Louisville. The Cardinal Cup runs from Tuesday, Sept. 17 through Wednesday, Sept. 18.
