Troy University Athletics
Trojans Fire 318 on Wednesday, but Fall to 11th in Final Standings
4/18/2007 12:00:00 AM | Golf
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Troy shot 318 in the final round of the Sun Belt Conference Championship on Wednesday, but was unable to hold off a charge from Western Kentucky and fell to 11th place. The Trojans finished with a team score of 970 (335-317-318) over the 5,997-yard Eagle Pines Course at the Walt Disney World Resort.
Denver won the team title at 893 with Pioneers capturing first, second and fourth. Freshman Stephanie Sherlock was the madalist at three-over 219 (73-71-75)..
Sophomore Danielle Skipper fired the team's best round of the tournament in the final 18 holes, a 74, to finish tied for 33rd at 24-over 240 (88-78-74). Kaley Branton was one stroke behind at 241 (80-79-82) in a tie for 35th, while Desirae Zine was another shot back in a tie for 38th at 241 (84-78-80). Charlotte Sundqvist fired an 82 on Wednesday to finish in a tie for 45th at 247 (83-82-82), while Sarah Weldon rounded out the scoring at 289 (94-98-97).
Starting on No 10 Wednesday, Skipper started with a three-putt bogey, then bogeyed 14 to stand two over after five. After a birdie on No. 15, she posted bogey, double-bogey to make the turn in 40. After three pars to start the front nine, Skipper birdied two of the next three holes to move to two-over. Three straight pars over the final three holes left her score at 74, including two-under 34.
At the turn, I was worried because I had better back nines on the first two days,” Skipper said. Today, I hit more greens on the back and had five one-putts. Things just all came together.”
"We came in today with a valiant effort, particularly Danielle," Head Coach Matt Terry said. "We just weren't able to hold off Western Kentucky, though. I am proud of the strides we made this spring and am already looking forward to next year."
Coming in, I had high expectations for the team, not necessarily to finish first, but to be more competitive.” Skipper added. After the first round, the pressure was off. Overall, we are walking away disappointed; We know we could have done better.”
