SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Oral Roberts University women's golf team captured the team title at the MSU Payne Stewart Memorial, hosted by Missouri State, Tuesday at Twin Oaks Country Club.
The Golden Eagles finished at 23-over-par to secure the tournament championship, holding off host Missouri State, which finished second at 27-over. South Dakota placed third at 47-over, while North Dakota State and Missouri State (B) tied for fourth at 51-over.
ORU established its position atop the leaderboard through the opening two rounds, carding a 300 in the first round before improving by 13 strokes with a 287 in the second round. The Golden Eagles carried a four-stroke advantage over Missouri State into Tuesday's final round and held on to secure the team victory.
Anna Swan led the Golden Eagles individually, tying for second at 3-over-par. Swan closed the tournament with a 73 in the final round to finish among the tournament's top performers.
Angelina Guertin also delivered a strong showing, tying for fifth at 5-over-par, closing the tournament with a 71 in the final round to help lead ORU's championship effort.
Carlota Carmona finished eighth at 8-over-par, while Beatriz Sueiro tied for 13th at 11-over. Alwindra Wisell rounded out the Golden Eagles' lineup, placing tied for 23rd at 14-over-par.
Team Standings:
1. Oral Roberts, +23
2. Missouri State, +27
3. South Dakota, +47
T4. North Dakota State, +51
T4. Missouri State (B), +51
6. East Texas A&M, +59
7. Lindenwood, +73
8. South Dakota State, +75
9. Valparaiso, +81
10. South Dakota (B), +97
11. Western Illinois, +104
12. Drury, +105
Up Next:
ORU will close out its fall schedule at the Route 66 Invitational Honoring Dale McNamara, hosted by Tulsa, Oct. 19-20, at the Golf Club of Oklahoma in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.