March 4, 2003

Cypress, Texas - The Kansas State women's golf team finished fifth at the Texas A&M "Mo"morial Invitational. The Wildcats carded a combined score of 625 (315-310). The field was scheduled to play 54 holes in the two-day event, but inclement weather on Monday reduced the tournament to 36 holes.

"Placing fifth in this type of tournament is very respectable," head coach Kristi Knight said. "It is also encouraging, because this was not our best tournament. We haven't hit on all cylinders yet. We know we are capable of more."

Senior Miranda Smith led the Wildcats for the second straight tournament. Smith carded a 75-73-148 to finish in a three-way tie for third. Junior Christine Boucher tied for 20th, scoring rounds of 77-78-155.

"Miranda really carried us today," Knight said. "She played great. But as a team, we couldn't get any of our putts to fall."
Baylor claimed the team title. The Bears carded a score of 610 (310-300). Arkansas (617) and Tulane (619) finished second and third, respectively.

Junior Karen Quintelier and sophomore Sarah Heffel both tied for 49th place. Quintelier posted scores of 82-79-161 and Heffel shot 81-80-161. Senior Elise Carpentier tied for 92nd, recording scores of 84-90-174. For complete tournament results, visit golfstat.com.

The Wildcats take a week off before they compete in two tournaments in one week. The 'Cats head to Honolulu, Hawaii, for the Hawaii Invitational March 18-19 and then to Tucson, Ariz., for the Mountain Collegiate, March 22-23.

Kansas State Women's Golf
Texas A&M "Mo"morial
Blackhorse Golf Club
Par 72; 6,118 yards

Team Results (final)
1. 610 Baylor; 2. 617 Arkansas; 3. 619 Tulane; 4. 623 Indiana; 5. 625 Kansas State; 6. 626 Illinois; T7. 628 TCU; Texas Tech; 9. 630 Texas A&M; T10. 631 Kent State; Nebraska; 12. 632 North Carolina State; 13. 635 Northwestern; 14. 636 BYU; 15. 640 Louisville; 16. 641 Texas-El Paso; 17. 643 Kentucky; 18. 657 SMU. 19. 677 McLennan CC.

Top Five Individuals
1. 145 Melanie Hagewood, Baylor; 2. 147 Karen Dennison, Indiana; T3. 148 Danah Ford, Indiana; Miranda Smith, KSU; Brooke Tull, TCU.

Other K-State Individuals
T20. 155 Christine Boucher; T49. 161 Karen Quintelier; Sarah Heffel; T92. 174 Elise Carpentier.