Washington Finishes Ninth in Spring Opener
Feb. 24, 1998
COLLEGE STATION, Texas - The Washington women's golf team carded a 54-hole team total of 977 to finish ninth at the GTE "Mo"morial Invitational. It was Washington's first competition since October. Host school Texas A&M won the tournament held at Pebble Creek Country Club in College Station, TX, by shooting a tournament record of 898.
The Huskies were led by the 22nd place finish of junior Mendy Cooper, who carded a team-best 76 during Tuesday's third round to record a tournament total of 237. Cooper finished seven strokes better than teammate Kim Yabe, who had carded a pair of 79s before an 86 in the final round.
Washington competes in the San Jose State Spartan Invitational Mar. 8-10.
Collegiate Women's Golf
GTE "Mo"morial Invitational
Pebble Creek Country Club
College Station, TX
Par: 72; Yardage: 6,125
FINAL RESULTS (54-holes)
Team Standings: 1. Texas A&M 303-294-301--898; 2. Campbell 296-297-314--907; 3. Memphis 315-305-311--931; 4. TCU 311-313-312--936; 5. Northern Arizona 315-316-314--945. 9. Washington 321-324-332--977.
Individual Standings: 1. Isabelle Rosberg (A&M) 71-72-76--219; 2. Anna Becker (A&M) 73-73-74--220; 3. Angela Stanford (TCU) 72-74-77--223; 4. Stacey Orschell (Purdue) 72-75-77--224; T5. Mara Larrauri (Campbell) 75-72-80--227, Maria Combes (Campbell) 74-77-76--227. Washington Finishers: T22. Mendy Cooper 80-81-76--237; T40. Kim Yabe 79-79-86--244; T51. Jennifer Stapleton 81-80-87--248; T53. Andrea Cordova 81-84-84--249; T63. Carrie Chambers 86-82-84--252.
