April 8, 2008
Contact: Evangel University Athletics 865-2815, Ext. 7282
The EU women’s golf team came within seven strokes of winning the Ottawa University Invitational on April 7. The Lady Crusaders totaled 359 strokes to Park University’s 353. For the third straight tournament, a different player led the team. Mallory Baumhoer finished in third place with an 86. Close behind were Lindsay Hull and Jill Marquardt. The duo tied for fourth in the tourney with 88s. EU’s Rody Long and Katie Jones each managed the course with 97s and tied for 11th place.
Up next for the Lady Crusaders is the two-day Missouri Valley College Invitational on April 21 and 22. On Monday, April 21, the tournament is at the Stone Hedge Golf Club. The following day, Tuesday, April 22, the tourney switches to the Indian Foothills Golf Course. Both courses are in Marshall, Mo.
Evangel was to play in the McKendree University (Ill.) Tournament on April 11-12, however, weather conditions forced the tourney to be cancelled.
No. 3 - April 7, 2008
Ottawa University Invitational
Eagle Bend Golf Course
Lawrence, Kans.
| Rank | Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park | 353 |
| 2 | Evangel | 359 |
| 3 | Ottawa | 398 |
| Player | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Mallory Baumhoer | 86 |
| 4t | Lindsay Hull | 88 |
| 4t | Jill Marquart | 88 |
| 11t | Rody Long | 97 |
| 11t | Katie Jones | 97 |