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Bluffton, SC
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Samford University
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Southern Conference Championship
4.16.24 | Women's Golf
HILTON HEAD, S.C. – The Samford women's golf team finished second at the Southern Conference Championship, held Sunday though Tuesday at Moss Creek Golf Club (Par 72, 6,036 yards).
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The Bulldogs had their best day of the tournament Tuesday, firing a 292 to finish with a three-round score of 892 (302-298-292), placing them second in the nine-team tournament. The second-place finish is the highest for Samford in the SoCon Championship since joining the league in 2008. ETSU won the event with a final score of 879 (293-296-290).
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"Our ladies played hard again today and I'm proud of the effort they've given all week," Samford head coach Joe Davidson said. "Congratulations to Stefanie (Shelton) and ETSU, they played a great tournament. Finishing second is a testament to how hard we worked. I'm proud of Bailey (Dunstan) and Kelley (Topiwala) for ending their collegiate careers on a high note. For the ones coming back, this is something we can build on for next season."
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Freshman Gabi Nicastro shot a four-under-par 68 on Tuesday to finish tied for third in the 45-player field with a final score of 218 (74-76-68). Senior Bailey Dunstan also finished in the top 10 with a three-round total of 221 (72-72-77), placing her in a tie for sixth. Fellow senior Kelley Topiwala placed 12th with a final score of 226 (81-72-73).
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Christian Williams finished 24th with a three-round total of 231 (79-78-74). Grace Engel tied for 26th at 233 (77-79-77). Anna Morgan from Furman took home individual medalist honors with a final score of 214 (70-75-69).
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The SoCon Championship concluded the 2023-24 season for Samford.
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SAMFORD PLAYER RESULTS
T3 Gabi Nicastro: 74-76-68—218
T6 Bailey Dunstan: 72-72-77—221
12 Kelley Topiwala: 81-72-73—226
24 Christian Williams: 79-78-74—231
T26 Grace Engel: 77-79-77—233
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FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford women's golf, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordWomensGolf (Facebook), @SamfordWomensGolf (Instagram) and @SamfordWGolf (Twitter).Â
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The Bulldogs had their best day of the tournament Tuesday, firing a 292 to finish with a three-round score of 892 (302-298-292), placing them second in the nine-team tournament. The second-place finish is the highest for Samford in the SoCon Championship since joining the league in 2008. ETSU won the event with a final score of 879 (293-296-290).
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"Our ladies played hard again today and I'm proud of the effort they've given all week," Samford head coach Joe Davidson said. "Congratulations to Stefanie (Shelton) and ETSU, they played a great tournament. Finishing second is a testament to how hard we worked. I'm proud of Bailey (Dunstan) and Kelley (Topiwala) for ending their collegiate careers on a high note. For the ones coming back, this is something we can build on for next season."
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Freshman Gabi Nicastro shot a four-under-par 68 on Tuesday to finish tied for third in the 45-player field with a final score of 218 (74-76-68). Senior Bailey Dunstan also finished in the top 10 with a three-round total of 221 (72-72-77), placing her in a tie for sixth. Fellow senior Kelley Topiwala placed 12th with a final score of 226 (81-72-73).
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Christian Williams finished 24th with a three-round total of 231 (79-78-74). Grace Engel tied for 26th at 233 (77-79-77). Anna Morgan from Furman took home individual medalist honors with a final score of 214 (70-75-69).
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The SoCon Championship concluded the 2023-24 season for Samford.
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SAMFORD PLAYER RESULTS
T3 Gabi Nicastro: 74-76-68—218
T6 Bailey Dunstan: 72-72-77—221
12 Kelley Topiwala: 81-72-73—226
24 Christian Williams: 79-78-74—231
T26 Grace Engel: 77-79-77—233
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FOLLOW THE BULLDOGS:
For the latest news and information on Samford women's golf, visit the official website for Samford Athletics at SamfordSports.com. Fans can also follow the Bulldogs on social media at /SamfordWomensGolf (Facebook), @SamfordWomensGolf (Instagram) and @SamfordWGolf (Twitter).Â
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