DAHLONEGA, Ga. — The Catawba College women's golf team made history at the LeeAnn Noble Memorial, setting a new program record for the lowest single-round team score while recording the second-best 54-hole performance in school history.
The Catawba Indians finished ninth in the 17-team field with a three-round total of 895 (+31), highlighted by a record-breaking second-round score of 289 (+1).
After opening the tournament with a 311 (+23), Catawba responded with its historic second round, then followed with a final-round 295 (+7) to secure the second-lowest 54-hole team total in program history.
Sara Kristinsdottir led the Catawba Indians individually, finishing tied for 22nd with a three-round total of 221 (+5). Kristinsdottir opened with a 77 before carding a 73 in the second round and closing with a 1-under-par 71, her lowest round of the tournament.
Mary-Paige King followed closely behind, finishing tied for 26th at 222 (+6). King posted rounds of 77, 71 and 74, highlighted by a 1-under-par performance in the record-setting second round.
Beth Gilmour finished tied for 41st with a 227 (+11), recording rounds of 77, 73 and 77. Rebecca Wildey placed 53rd at 230 (+14), highlighted by an even-par 72 in the second round after opening with an 80. Wildey concluded the tournament with a 78.
Hannah Waddell rounded out the Catawba lineup, finishing tied for 54th with a 231 (+15). Waddell improved her score in each round, posting an 82 in the opening round, a 76 in the second and a 1-over-par 73 to close the event.
Dallas Baptist captured the team title with a 12-under-par 852, while North Georgia finished second at even-par 864. Saint Leo rounded out the top three with a 2-over-par 866.
Catawba's record-setting performance highlighted a strong showing at the LeeAnn Noble Memorial, as the Catawba Indians climbed four spots on the team leader board over the final two rounds to secure their ninth-place finish.
The Blue and White will continue Fall action when it travels in-state to compete in the UNCG Intercollegiate Oct. 19-20 at Forest Oaks Country Club.
