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Violets Place Second at NCAA Preview

Violets Place Second at NCAA Preview

From NYU Athletics

The New York University women's golf team, ranked #10 by GolfStat.com, competed at the NCAA Division III Spring Preview on Monday and Tuesday, April 4-5, at the Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston, TX.

The Violets shot 639 (321-318) over the two-round tournament and placed second out of 13 teams. The #7-ranked University of Texas-Tyler won the tournament with a 616 (304-312). 

"We had some great, solid scoring over the two days," said NYU Assistant Coach Meaghan Kenny. "If we can do that over a four-day period one month from now, we'd be extremely happy."

Individually, Catherina Li led the way for NYU. The rookie placed fifth overall out of 71 golfers with a score of 156 (79-77). Alyssa Poentis was the Violets' second-best finisher and placed sixth with an overall score of 157 (78-79). 

"Alyssa and Catherina were rocks over the two days," continued Kenny. "I'm really proud of the way they played this week."

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Jenni Bluetling tied for 10th at 162 (83-79).

- Kristin Lee shot a two-round 164 (81-83) and tied for 15th overall.

- Phoebe Zhao (85-88) and Mikaela Santos (87-86), who competed as an individual, each tied for 37th overall at 173.