Southern Illinoise University Athletics
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Peggy Kirk Bell
Women's Golf Finishes Sixth at Peggy Kirk Bell
03/09/2004 | 12:00:00 | Women's Golf
March 9, 2004
By Jeff Honza
www.SIUSalukis.com
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Southern Illinois University women's golf team finished sixth out of 14 teams competing at the Peggy Kirk Bell, which ended earlier today. The Salukis shot a 318-328-312--958 on the two-day event.
SIU, who struggled in its second round of the tournament, improved its final round score by 16 strokes to post a strong finish.
Amy Rankin tied for 14th with a 80-79-75--234 to lead all SIU individuals. Stefanie Pate (T37th) and Kelly Gerlach (T42nd) rounded out the Dawgs' top three performers. Pate shot a 79-84-82--245, while Gerlach clubbed a 77-81-89--247.
The University of Miami won the tournament, while Rollins College, James Madison, North Carolina-Greensboro and Penn State rounded out the top five.
SIU returns to action at the Snowbird Intercollegiate on Mar. 11-12.
