West Central Reporter

Western Illinois University Women's Golf team concluded its final tournament before the OVC Conference Championships. At the Stampede at the Creek Tournament, the team finished fourth with a team score of 933 (+69).

Abby Hunter led the effort for WIU, tying for third overall. Hunter began the final round in first place with a two-stroke lead (+4). She achieved her first career top-five finish, ending with a three-round total of 227 (+11). Her best performance was in the opening round, shooting a 73 (+1). Hunter recorded three birdies in this round, scoring a 34 (-2) on the front nine. She added another birdie on hole 18, completing the back nine with a 39 (+3). Hunter's second round produced a 75 (+3), with a single birdie on hole 11. She completed the tournament with a 79 (+7) in the final round.

Olivia Kerr secured her second consecutive top-10 finish, placing ninth. She excelled in round two, shooting a 71 (-1) and making five birdies, three of which were on the front nine.

Other contributors for the Leathernecks included Sophia Thorne (+21), Mia Scrimgeour (+23), Olivia McCrystal (+27), and Gabriela Galindo Rubio (+43).

The team will now prepare for the OVC Conference Championships from April 13 to April 15 in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

For scores, Abby Hunter tied for third with +11, Olivia Kerr finished ninth at +17, Sophia Thorne tied for 16th with +21, Mia Scrimgeour tied for 23rd at +23, Olivia McCrystal placed 31st at +27, and Gabriela Galindo Rubio tied for 48th with +43.

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