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Lady Illini Invitational
Hoosiers Finish Fifth At Illini Spring Invitational
4/15/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Golf
April 15, 2006
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Behind the strong and steady play of senior Shannon Johnson, the Indiana women's golf team finished fifth overall in the 16-team field at the 2006 Illini Spring Invitational, carding a 620 (314-306) in the 36-hole event. Johnson just missed yet another tournament title, finishing with a three-over par 147 (75-72), just one stroke behind tournament medalist Cathryn Bristow of Oregon.
"I am very pleased with how the girls played this weekend," Indiana head coach Clint Wallman said. "Had we played the last six holes a little better, we would have been right there at the top. There is no doubt we gained confidence from this tournament, as well as a knowledge on how to compete for championships, which is equally important. Our focus this entire week was making good decisions on the course, and the girls did a very good job of that, which resulted in positive scores."
Johnson began the event's second day in a tie for fourth overall, but shot even par on Saturday on the par-72, 5,864-yard Stone Creek Golf Course. It was the third time over her last five rounds the Sioux Falls, S.D., native shot par or better. The second-place finish was also the fourth time this season Johnson finished among the top five in a tournament, including two victories (Notre Dame Invitational on Sept. 10-11 and the UNLV Spring Invitational on March 13-15).
Johnson was one of four Hoosiers to break 80 on the final day of the tournament. Sophomore Elaine Harris shot a 76 over the final 18 holes, and finished tied for 19th overall with a 156 (80-76). Freshman Tiffany Hockensmith tied her career-low round with a 77 to finish in a tie for 40th with a 161 (84-77). Junior Jenny Kim was the fourth Hoosier place in the top 40, coming in tied for 31st with a 159 (78-81). Senior Molly Redfearn closed out the scoring Hoosiers with a 165 (81-84).
Freshman Amber Lindgren, playing as an individual, had a strong performance with a 153 (79-74) to close the tournament tied for 10th overall - the first top-10 finish of her career.
Oregon captured the tournament title, closing play with a 610 (307-303), five strokes ahead of second-place Michigan (313-302/615). Iowa placed third in the 16-team field, with a 618 (308-310), while tournament host Illinois placed fourth with a 619 (314-305), one stroke ahead of the Hoosiers.
The Hoosiers will next travel to Ohio State to compete at the Lady Buckeye Invitational on April 22-23, before returning home to host the Big Ten Championships on April 28-30.
Illini Spring Invitational (Final results)
1. Oregon 610 (307-303)
2. Michigan 615 (313-302)
3. Iowa 618 (308-310)
4. Illinois 619 (314-305)
5. Indiana 620 (314-306)
Indiana Individuals (Final results)
2. Shannon Johnson 147 (75-72)
T19. Elaine Harris 156 (80-76)
T31. Jenny Kim 159 (78-81)
T40. Tiffany Hockensmith 161 (84-77)
T54. Molly Redfearn 165 (81-84)
T10. Amber Lindgren 153 (79-74)*
* - Competed as an individual rather than with the team.
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