HOOVER, Ala. – The Samford women's golf team opened its spring season with an 18-hole match against UAB Saturday afternoon at the Hoover Country Club (Par 72, 5,860 yards).
UAB won the event with a team score of 296 (+8), while Samford finished with a total score of 311 (+23).
Samford was led individually by
Anika Richards, finishing second out of 18 players, with a one-over-par 73.
Gabi Nicastro and
Grace Engel both tied for 10
th at 79 (+7).
Christian Williams tied for 12
th at 80 (+8) and
Anne Reaves Skinner finished 15
th at 81 (+9).
Four Samford players played as individuals, with their scores not counting toward the team total.
Ella Stoll tied for 12
th at 80.
Kate Joyner placed 16
th with a score of 83, while
Haley Lockhart and
Morgan Franklin both tied for 17
th with identical scores of 86.
Samford will next play in the Oyster Shuck Match Play, Feb. 10-11, in Charleston, S.C.
A full list of the scores from Samford's playing five and individuals is below.
SAMFORD PLAYING FIVE
2.
Anika Richards: 73 (+1)
T-10.
Gabi Nicastro: 79 (+7)
T-10.
Grace Engel: 79 (+7)
T-12.
Christian Williams: 80 (+8)
15.
Anne Reaves Skinner: 81 (+9)
SAMFORD INDIVIDUALS
T12.
Ella Stoll: 80 (+8)
16.
Kate Joyner: 83 (+11)
T-17.
Haley Lockhart: 86 (+14)
T-17.
Morgan Franklin: 86 (+14)
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