CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Samford women's golf team claimed the Oyster Shuck Match Play championship with a 4-1 win over Youngstown State Tuesday at the Charleston Municipal GCS.
 
The Bulldogs finish the tournament with a 3-0 record, earning wins over Winthrop (3-2) and High Point (3.5-1.5) on Monday before defeating Youngstown State in Tuesday's championship match.
 
Samford's Anika Richards defeated Sofia Perez Escarcena, 2 & 1, while Gabi Nicastro earned a 5 & 3 win over Maddi Shoults. Grace Engel picked up a 3 & 2 win over Neeranuch Prajunpanich. Anne Reaves Skinner defeated Isabella Saur, 8 & 7. Youngstown State's Valentina Pena Anaya defeated Kate Joyner, 7 & 6, to make the final score 4-1.
 
Next up, Samford will take on UAB in match play on Feb. 16.
 
SAMFORD 4, YOUNGSTOWN STATE 1
Anika Richards (SAM) def. Sofia Perez Escarcena (YSU), 2 & 1
Gabi Nicastro (SAM) def. Maddi Shoults (YSU), 5 & 3
Grace Engel (SAM) def. Neeranuch Prajunpanich (YSU), 3 & 2
Valentina Pena Anaya (YSU) def. Kate Joyner (SAM), 7 & 6
Anne Reaves Skinner (SAM) def. Isabella Saur (YSU), 8 & 7
 
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