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ORANGE PARK, FL — The University of Iowa women’s golf team shaved another seven strokes off its score on the final round of the Eagle Landing Invitational Tuesday afternoon. The Hawkeyes improved every round in their season opening tournament and finished in 15th place, having shot a 943 (330-310-303, +79) as a team for 18 holes. South Florida won the tournament with a 898 (+34).
The Hawkeyes were paced by Laura Cilek. The junior had a solid day, breaking even with a 72. She drained three birdies in her final run of the course. Cilek shot an 84 (+12) on day one and improved to 76 (+4) on day two.
Kristi Cardwell (78, +6) improved seven strokes, Lauren Forbes (79, +7) two, Gigi DiGrazia (79, +7) five while Chelsea Harris (76, +4) and Brianna Coopman (77, +5) stayed constant with day two. Harris led the Hawkeyes in individual standings, tying for 32nd.
The Hawkeyes will compete next March 15-16 at the Jack Rabbit Invite in Primm, NV.
TEAM STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 2)1. South Florida 303-296-299 (+34)2. Illinois 308-294-302 (+40)3. Central Arkansas 299-297-310 (+42)4. Kennesaw State 304-307-296 (+43)T5. East Carolina 311-303-301 (+51)T5. Stetson 305-304-306 (+51)7. Florida Gulf Coast 305-302-309 (+52)8. Chattanooga 316-295-307 (+54)T9. Elon 315-298-307 (+56)T9. Kansas State 313-306-301 (+56)11. Longwood 317-308-304 (+65)12. James Madison 316-307-307 (+66)13. Georgetown 319-305-311 (+71)11. Jacksonville 312-308-316 (+72)15. Iowa 330-310-303 (+79)16. Yale 326-314-307 (+83)17. High Point 329-329-343 (+137)
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