FINAL RESULTS

LAUREL, Mont. – The Bushnell University women's golf team rallied back in the final round to take second-place at the Beartooth Invitational, hosted by Rocky Mountain College at Laurel Golf Club.
 
After trailing College of Idaho by five strokes after Monday's two rounds, The Beacons shot a 326 on Tuesday, overtaking the Yotes and finishing nine strokes ahead. Bushnell closed out the tournament with a 337-340-326—1003 final score, making it the second-lowest three-round tournament in school history. No. 25-ranked Rocky Mountain won their tournament by 70 strokes over the Beacons, shooting 315-302-316—933.
 
Head Coach Shawn Brandt said, "I am super proud of our women to battle back today and finish a good tournament in second place as they played with purpose. They showed great heart to move up the leader board and show that this program is growing. It was the first time for these ladies to play 36 holes in one day on Monday, and they were able to stay with it and stay focused on a golf course they weren't familiar with and that was great to see.
 
Hailey Smith led the way for the Beacons, taking ninth-place with a score of 84-84-79—247. Jaylee Hix followed in tenth (84-86-80—250) while Kylee Smith was 11th (82-89-83—254).
 
Morgan Schlesinger followed in 14th (87-84-90—261) while Jada Richwine took 18th (93-86-84—263).
 
Up Next: Bushnell will be back in action in two weeks, traveling to Idaho to play their second Cascade Conference tournament of the season, hosted by Lewis-Clark State at Lewiston Golf and Country Club.