Falcons Finish Strong At Rio Verde Invitational

Sunday, February 25

Rio Verde, AZ

All Day

Bowling Green State University

Rio Verde Invitational

February 25, 2018 | Women's Golf

By: by James Nahikian, BGSU Athletic Communications

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Final Team With Players
Final Team Summary
Final Individual Leaderboard
Final Player Summary
Final Statistical Leaders

RIO VERDE, Ariz. – The Bowling Green State University women's golf program finished off play at the Rio Verde Invitational on Sunday (Feb. 25) afternoon. For the second-straight day, Bowling Green significantly improved its team score.

The Falcons moved up one the leaderboard on the final day to finish the tournament in 13th place. After shooting a 321 on Friday, the Falcons posted rounds of 316 (Saturday) and 306 (Sunday) to conclude the tournament.

Bowling Green (943) finished ahead of UMKC (947), Illinois State (960), and a pair of MAC schools in Ohio (963) and Central Michigan (972). Seton Hall shot a 902 to win the invitational.

Junior Erin Fahey led the way for the Falcons, carding a 224 for the tournament in finish tied for seventh. For Fahey, the finish marked the 10th top-10 finish in her career. Freshman Nichole Cox carded her best score of the tournament on the day, as she shot a 78 to finish tied for 56th.

Freshman Sammi Blackburn also finished strong, as she improved her 18-hole score each day, ultimately shooting a 78 on the final round to finish tied for 70th.

Junior Sarah Kern turned in a phenomenal effort on the day, scoring a 75 – just one stroke off her career high. Kern improved her 18-hole score each round, as well. Furthermore, sophomore Jessica Madry posted a 77 on the day, which was her best round of the tournament.

QUOTE FROM COACH YOUNG
"I am very proud of the team for continuing to chase their best effort and post a low round today! Erin had an outstanding tournament with a top-seven finish in a very talented field."

FALCON LEADERBOARD
T7. Erin Fahey (73-75-76—224)
T56. Nichole Cox (80-81-78—239)
T70. Sammi Blackburn (85-79-78—242)
T70. Sarah Kern (86-81-75—242)
84. Jessica Madry (83-90-77—250)

UP NEXT
• The Falcons will next compete over March 19-21 at the ORU/SFA Spring Break Shootout.

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