Kristinsdottir Sets 54-Hole Mark, Finishes 7th Individually

MEDINAH, Ill. – University of Iowa freshman Eva Kristinsdottir broke the program's 54-hole scoring record on Tuesday at the Illini Women's Invitational at Medinah Country Club, leading the Hawkeyes to a ninth-place finish in the 15-team field.

Iowa posted a 54-hole total of 866 (284-297-285), finishing 2-over par after closing with a 3-under-par 285 in Tuesday's final round. Indiana claimed the team title with a 24-under-par 840, one stroke ahead of Ole Miss.

Kristinsdottir finished seventh individually with an 8-under-par 208 (66-69-73), surpassing the previous 54-hole school record of 209 shared by Madison Dabagia and Paula Miranda. The freshman also broke Iowa's 36-hole scoring record with a 9-under-par 135 and tied the program's 18-hole record with an opening-round 66 on Monday.

Maura Peters posted Iowa's lowest final round, firing a 4-under-par 68 to finish tied for 21st at 2-under-par 214 (72-74-68).

Ximena Benites tied for 37th at 2-over-par 218 (73-74-71), closing with a 1-under-par 71. Sunny Wang tied for 68th at 10-over-par 226 (73-80-73), while Paige Giovenco finished 80th at 19-over-par 235 (74-82-79).

OF NOTE

• Kristinsdottir broke Iowa's 54-hole scoring record with an 8-under-par 208, surpassing the previous mark of 209 held by Dabagia and Miranda.
• Kristinsdottir also set the 36-hole school record (135) and tied the 18-hole school record (66) during Monday's opening rounds.
• Kristinsdottir became the first freshman in program history to shoot a 66.
• Kristinsdottir recorded her third consecutive top-10 finish.
• Peters shot a 4-under-par 68 in the final round, the lowest round by a Hawkeye on Tuesday.
• Iowa finished the final round at 3-under par, with Peters and Benites both shooting under par.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH MEGAN MENZEL

“What a week for Eva! She was sharp in all areas of her game and came out strong in the first two rounds. She played smart, disciplined golf and made some great putts. She is a great competitor and brings great energy to our team. She and Coach Nic worked well together on the course this week, and it has been great to see her carry that momentum through several consecutive events.

“Our team came out strong in the opening round, and we're proud of the way we bounced back in the final round. We're seeing some really good golf and know where we can continue to improve. We're all looking forward to Tulsa and know we can finish the fall strong.”

IOWA LEADERBOARD

9 | Team | 866 (+2)

7 | Eva Kristinsdottir | 208 (-8)

T21 | Maura Peters | 214 (-2)

T37 | Ximena Benites | 218 (+2)

T68 | Sunny Wang | 226 (+10)

80 | Paige Giovenco | 235 (+19)

UP NEXT

The Hawkeyes return to action Oct. 19-20 at the Route 66 Invitational in Tulsa, Oklahoma.