TULSA – Ana Paredes and Nagisa Miura each shot 76 in the third and final round of the ORU Shootout, presented by Bob Hurley Auto Family. The Islanders shot 314 in Tuesday's 18 holes, their best round of the 54-hole event, to finish with a 952 in 10th place.
"We continued to take steps forward in the third round today, and I'm proud that our young team battled through and had a solid finish," head coach Carol Blackmar said. "Ana and Nagisa both played some strong golf throughout the weekend to lead us, but all five of our players have plenty to be pleased with. I look forward to seeing how we can progress next week when we head to Sam Houston State."
Paredes and Miura mirrored each other both for the final day and four the tournament as a whole, as the duo finished with a three-round 233 to finish in a tie for 38th. Olivia Lowe had her best round of the two-day event on Tuesday, delivering a 79 to finish with a 251 for the Shootout. Anna Millet-Esteve shot a final round 83 to finish with a 247, while Julia Dereniwsky posted an 85 to complete her first collegiate tournament with a 245.
Sam Houston State took home the team title by shooting a 299 on Tuesday to finish with a three-round 880. The Bearkats narrowly edged host Oral Roberts, which finished in second with an 885 (292-287-306). Missouri State rallied to a third-place finish with a final-round 297 to post 891 for the event.
ORU's Alejandra Acosta took home medalist honors by shooting a 216 for the tournament, as she edged SHSU's Paige Nelson and Missouri State's Megan Furnish by three strokes apiece. The Bearkats had the next three individuals, with Alisa White and Nicole Budnik each shooting 220 and Sarah Black just one stroke behind at 221.
The Islanders will see the Bearkats once again next weekend, as they head to the Harold Funston Invitational, hosted by SHSU in Huntsville. The event will feature 36 holes on Monday and the final 18 on Tuesday. For all the latest on Islanders Golf, be sure to follow the team on Twitter and Instagram (@IslandersGolf) and like the official Facebook page (Islanders Golf).
