Oct. 15, 2002

Complete Results

Wichita, Kan. - The Kansas State women's golf team carded a combined score of 903 (304-299-300) at the Marilyn Sunflower Invitational to break the school record and take first place at the tournament. The Wildcats strong finish at the Willowbend Golf Club placed them seven strokes ahead of second place Texas-El Paso (910).

K-State's combined score of 903 shatters the previous record of 914 last set at the Alltell Husker Invitational Sept. 8-10, 2001.

"We are all very excited," head coach Kristi Knight said. "It is a lot of fun to win a tournament. Getting off to a good start yesterday was the key. We haven't had problems this season finishing, it's starting off that's the problem. The team took it from the strong start yesterday and went from there."

K-State's tournament win is the fifth in school history. The last time the Wildcats won a tournament was last spring at the Mountain View Collegiate in Tucson, Ariz. on March 24.

Junior Christine Boucher placed second among individuals. Boucher lost on the fourth hole of a playoff with Randi Gauthier of North Texas. Boucher shot a combined score of 222(74-73-75).

"Christine is such a competitor," Knight said. "She was a little disappointed, but she had a solid tournament. The entire team played well. This will be a good memory and a good confidence booster for us."

Senior Miranda Smith finished in a three-way tie for fourth place to grab her career-best finish. Smith carded a combined score of 225 (77-74-74). Senior Elise Carpentier shot a 1-over 73 in the final round to finish tied for eighth place. Junior Karen Quintelier tied for 14th by carding a 229 for the tournament.

Sophomore Sarah Heffel shot a 238 to tie for 43rd place. Sophomore Stephanie Limoges and freshman Julie Kim,who were playing as individuals, tied for 43rd and 78th place, respectively.

For complete tournament results, visit Wichita State's sports information site at www.goshockers.com.

Women's College Golf
Marilyn Sunflower Invitational
Willowbend Golf Club
Par 72; 5,928 yards

Team Results
1. 903 Kansas State; 2. 910 Texas El-Paso; 3. 924 Kansas; Texas A&M Corpus Christi; 5. 931 Illinois State; 6. 933 N. Texas; 7. 935 Notre Dame; Southern Methodist; 9. 936 Oral Roberts; 10. 938 Arkansas-Little Rock; 11. 944 Minnesota; 12. 950 Wichita State; 13. 953 N. Iowa; 14. 966 UMKC; 15. 973 Northeastern State; 16. 989 Southwest Missouri State; 17. 998 Creighton.

Top Five Individuals
1. 222 Randi Gauthier, N. Texas; 2. 222 Christine Boucher, KSU; 3. 224 Erin Simmons, SMU; 4. 225 Miranda Smith, KSU; Anne Mallory, UTEP; Amy Lee, WSU.

Other K-State Individuals
T8 228 Elise Carpentier; T14. 229 Karen Quintelier; T43. 238 Sarah Heffel; Stephanie Limoges*; T78. 251 Julie Kim*.
*played as an individual