BERKELEY SPRING, W.V. - The Susquehanna University women's golf team opened the weekend by setting yet another program record, posting a team score of 311 (+23) in the opening round, the lowest in program history.
Cailyn Schall led the way with a 71 (-1), helping the River Hawks take a three-stroke lead going into day two. Batten University sat in second at 314 (+26), while Marymount University followed closely behind at 316 (+28).
Day two featured a back-and-forth three-team battle between Susquehanna, Marymount, and Batten for the top spot. In the end, Batten captured the team title with a two-day score of 633 (+57), led by individual champion Juliette Coffey, who carded a 70 (-2). Marymount finished second at 635 (+59), while Susquehanna finished just four strokes off the lead in third place with a 637 (+61).
While the River Hawks didn't take home the win, there were plenty of positives to come out of the weekend, including individual bests and new program records. Susquehanna's two-day score of 637 (+61) set a new program record for the lowest 36-hole team score.
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The River Hawks also finished ahead of Landmark Conference opponents Catholic University and Drew University in the competitive 11-team field. Catholic placed eighth with a 676 (+100), while Drew finished ninth at 687 (+111).
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RIVER HAWKS ON THE COURSE
- 2. Cailyn Schall, 146 (71-75) +2 - Shot a personal-best 71 (-1) in the opening round, carding three birdies. Followed with a 75 (+3) on day two, adding a birdie on hole seven to finish second overall.
- 10. Kennedy Petrovich, 159 (75-84) +15 - Opened the weekend with three birdies on her way to a 75 (+3), before adding another birdie in the final round.
- T11. Lyla Jones, 160 (78-82) +16 - Carded two birdies in each round, totaling four across the weekend to finish tied for 11th.
- 48. Mylee Lorigan, 175 (90-85) +31 -Improved by five strokes in the second round, while recording one birdie on each day.
- T54. Reese Walizer, 178 (87-91) +34 - Recorded three birdies across the tournament, carding two in the opening round and another on day two.
- 86. Camryn Coates, 225 (105-120) +81 - Competed individually for the River Hawks, finishing with a two-day score of 225.
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UP NEXT FOR THE RIVER HAWKS:
- The River Hawks return home on Saturday, Sept. 26 to host their third annual Susquehanna Fall Invitational at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club in Hummels Wharf, PA.