Women's Golf With Brilliant Final Round

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. – The Mars Hill women's golf team turned in a brilliant performance during the final round of the Cherokee Valley Invitational on Tuesday, March 29. The Lions, who shot a 353 on day one, shaved 20 strokes off of that total while also picking up two spots in the overall standings to finish in sixth place with a combined score of 686 (+110).

Victoria Barrett was the high finisher for the Blue and Gold, jumping 13 spots to claim a tie for 12^th after firing a second round 78 (+6), nine strokes better than day one. Although Barrett finished the highest, Sarah Johnson had the biggest leap in the standings, going from 36^th position during her opening round 91 all the way to 21^st with a second day total of 79 (+7).

Emma Lundvall shot an 87 (+15) and Raven Brown notched an 89 (+17), good for 28^th and 33^rd places, respectively. Marie Syvertsen was also able to improve on the final day, shooting a first round 99 compared to a second day 90 (+18) and moving five spots in the standings from 45^th to 40^th.

Queens University took the top team prize with a two day total of 627 (+51) while the Royals' Grace Glaze earned individual honors, shooting four-over par for the two rounds.

The Lions will return to action on April 10-11 as they compete in the SAC Championships at the Monroe Country Club in Monroe, N.C.