Hawkeyes to Play In Momentum Transportation UNF Collegiate

THIS WEEK
The University of Iowa women’s golf team heads to the Sunshine State to compete in the Momentum Transportation UNF Collegiate. The 54-hole tournament will be held from March 4-5 at Jacksonville Golf and Country Club (par 72, 6,015 yards) in Jacksonville, Florida. Action begins with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. (CT).

FOLLOW LIVE
Fans can follow the tournament via live scoring at Golfstat.com.

THE LINEUP
The Hawkeyes’ lineup includes: sophomore Madison Dabagia, junior Paula Miranda, sophomore Riley Lewis, sophomore Kaitlyn Hanna and freshman Ximena Benites.

THE FIELD
The 18-team field includes: Arkansas State (106) , Daytona State, East Tennessee (138), Eastern Kentucky (161), Jacksonville State (132), Iowa (87), Kennesaw State (105), Louisiana Monroe (102), Memphis (154), New Mexico State (77), UNC- Charlotte (136), North Florida (86), Old Dominion (98), Sam Houston (76), South Alabama (245), UTSA (62), Western Kentucky (66) and Xavier (115). (NCAA rankings are in parentheses).

THE COURSE
Jacksonville Golf & Country Club is a captivating and picturesque destination off the Northeast Coast of Florida. This course is enveloped by abundent tree cover, serene freshwater lakes and thriving wild-life. It was named one of the finest private country clubs in Florida. This 6,015-yard, par-72 course is home to the Florida Mid-Amateur Golf Championship, U.S. Amateur Qualifying Match and the Professionals Match Play Championship.

LAST MEET
Iowa wrapped up a record-breaking weekend at the Westbrook Spring Invitational at the Westbrook Village Golf Club on Feb. 26. The Hawkeyes finished with team 18, 36 and 54-hole school records. Iowa broke the single round records in consecutive rounds, including shooting a final round 279 (-9) to finish with a 54-hole school record of 847 (288-280-279). It shattered the previous record of 864 set in 2015.
• Sophomore Madison Dabagia and junior Paula Miranda broke the 54-hole individual record, firing seven-under par 209s.

LAST SEASON IN JACKSONVILLE
The Hawkeyes tied for 10th last spring at the Momentum Transportation UNF Collegiate Invitational, firing an 890 over 54 holes (299-290-301). Riley Lewis was the top individual finisher, tying for 13th place with a 218 (74-67-77), which was a career-low.

OF NOTE…
• Sophomore Madison Dabagia has a team-best 72.80 scoring average over 15 rounds. She averages a team-best 3.13 birdies per round. The Indiana native has two top-20 finishes to lead the team.
• Junior Paula Miranda finished in the red in all three rounds at the Westbrook Spring Invitational, giving her six rounds at or below par this spring. Miranda currently has a 73.80 scoring average, which is a career-best.
• Sophomore Kaitlyn Hanna had a career-low score of 216 (E) at the Westbrook. The Omaha native has a 73.00 scoring average with a team-best seven rounds at or below par this spring.
• The Hawkeyes have 19 sub-par and 12 even par rounds, individually, this season.

UP NEXT
The Hawkeyes will return to action March 10-12, traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana, for the Tulane Classic Invitational presented by Chad Brownstein.