Tuesday, March 28, 2006

BOWEN MATCHES CAREER BEST, TUSCULUM WOMEN’S GOLF FINISHES THIRD AT LADY BULLDOG INVITATIONAL

MONROE, N.C. – Tusculum College’s Amanda Bowen fired a final round 77 to shoot 159 and finish fourth at the 2006 Lady Bulldog Invitational, held this week at the Stonebridge Golf Club. The Pioneers finished with a two-day tally of 666, including Tuesday’s 334.

Bowen’s round of 77 was the second lowest of the day, while matching a personal career best. She also earned a spot on the All-Tournament team.

Shannon Palenkas finished with 165 to tie for sixth place, while Becca Friddle posted a two-day 168 to tie for 10^th. Mandy Hartsock tallied 174 to tie for 19^th, while Susanne Sisco accounted for 189 (37^th). Amber Ladner finished 39^th with 195, playing as an individual.

Pfeiffer University claimed the team championship with 634, while Catawba College finished second with 662. Tusculum placed third, followed by host Wingate University (671), Lenoir-Rhyne College (703), Anderson University (705), Queens University of Charlotte (727) and Mars Hill College (795).

Tusculum returns home to host the ninth annual Agnes McAmis Memorial Tournament, Apr. 3-4 at Link Hills Country Club.

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TEAM RESULTS

Place	School	1^st	2^nd	Total
1	Pfeiffer	317	317	634
2	Catawba	331	331	662
3	Tusculum	332	334	666
4	Wingate	329	342	671
5	Lenoir-Rhyne	355	348	703
6	Anderson	352	353	705
7	Queens	368	359	727
8	Mars Hill	410	385	795

TUSCULUM RESULTS

Place	Golfer	1^st	2^nd	Total
4	Amanda Bowen	82	77	159
T7	Shannon Palenkas	82	83	165
T10	Becca Friddle	81	87	168
T19	Mandy Hartsock	87	87	174
37	Susanne Sisco	95	94	189
39	Amber Ladner*	99	96	195

* Played as an individual