HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas - The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi golf team competed for the fourth time this season at the Diamante Intercollegiate. The Islanders played over three days as they finished tied for 14th in a field of 20 teams.
As a team, the Islanders shot rounds of seven-over in each of the first two rounds, which had them in 13th, but they shot 16 over today to fall one spot into a tie for 14th as they shot 30 over par. Sam Houston State won the team event at 15 under par.
Samantha Gibbs led the Islanders on the week as she opened with a one-under round of 71, where she carded two birdies on the front nine and an eagle on the back. She followed her strong start up with another 71 in round two as she was on the verge of the top ten, but she closed today with a 74 to fall into a tie for 28th.
Salysa Mason joined Gibbs with a 71 on Sunday, but she followed it up with a 74 and 75 to close the tournament and finish tied for 53rd.
Abir Taibi was the third-highest finisher for the Islanders as she finished the event 10-over par after rounds of 76, 76, 74.Â
Ellie Harris competed as an individual and finished tied for 81st. She played well and opened with rounds of 75 and 74 but closed with a 79 today.
Hannah Creekmore and
Corrina Haros each finished tied for 92nd. Creekmore had her best round in the second round of 76, while Haros had three birdies in round two to shoot even par 72.
The Islanders are off until their competitive season in the spring. They next tee it up in early February at the Golf Club of Houston Invitational.
ISLANDERS PLAYER SCORES
T28.
Samantha Gibbs: 71-71-74-218 (+2)
T53.
Salysa Mason: 71-76-75-222 (+6)
T73.
Abir Taibi: 76-76-74-226 (+10)
T81.
Ellie Harris: 75-74-79-228 (+12)
T92.
Hannah Creekmore: 77-76-79-232 (+16)
T92.
Corrina Haros: 81-72-79-232 (+16)
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