RIVERSIDE, Calif.– The University of Wyoming women’s golf team held steady during the final day of the Battle at the Rock to claim tenth place as a team.

UW was led by senior Gabrielle Gibson, who posted her fourth top-10 finish of the year. Gibson tied for tenth after shooting a 77 (+5) during the final round at the Oak Quarry Golf Club.

“We played very up and down today and pressed when we needed to play more free,” UW head coach Josey Stender said.

“That will come with more competitive rounds. The first tournament of the spring always exposes our weaknesses from the off season and I feel we aren’t far off. It comes with finding consistency in all areas of the game.”

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UW Finishes with a 912 Three-Round Total

Wyoming closed out the tournament with a 309 (+21) on Tuesday. The score gave UW a three-round total of 912 (+48). Gibson posted two birdies during the final round to finish with a three-round mark of 220 (+4).

“It was great to see Gabrielle (Gibson) earn another top-ten finish,” Stender added. “I know she wasn’t pleased with today but it is a great example of her improved competiveness and expectations.”

Cowgirl Performances

Junior Megan Knadler, who claimed a share of 42nd place, shot a 79 (+7) in the third round to total 230 (+14) for the event. She finished one shot ahead of freshman Jordan Remley.

Playing as an individual, Remley also recorded a final-round 79 (+7), which brought her three-round mark to 231 (+15). Redshirt freshman Caitlyn Skavdahl closed out the first spring tournament with a 232 (+16) after a third round 77 (+5).

Redshirt sophomore Kaylee Knadler, who joined Remley playing as an individual, posted the best round for Wyoming on Tuesday. She moved up 12 spots on the second day and tied for 53rd in the 81-player field after a third-round 74 (+2).

Sophomore Erin Sargent finished one shot behind Knadler with a total score of 234 (+18). Sargent shot a 76 (+4) and had a team-best five birdies in the final round.

To round out the Cowgirls, junior Sarah Hankins posted a third-round score of 79 (+7) to finish with a 238 (+22).

The Competition

UC Davis held on for the team title with a three-round mark of 874 (+10). The Aggies shot a 295 (+7) on Tuesday. UC Davis’ Samantha Hutchinson and Alice Duan of CSU-Northridge took home the individual honors after each signed for a 211 (-5).

Up Next

Wyoming will be back on the course Feb. 26-27. The Cowgirls will compete at the Rebel Beach in Las Vegas.

Wyoming Results

• T10. Gabrielle Gibson: 74 (+2) – 69 (-3) – 77 (+5) = 220 (+4)
• T42. Megan Knadler: 75 (+3) – 76 (+4) – 79 (+7) = 230 (+14)
• T46. Jordan Remley: 77 (+5) – 75 (+3) – 79 (+7) = 231 (+15) *
• T50. Caitlyn Skavdahl: 81 (+9) – 74 (+2) – 77 (+5) = 232 (+16)
• T53. Kaylee Knadler: 79 (+7) – 80 (+8) – 74 (+2) = 233 (+17) *
• T56. Erin Sargent: 76 (+4) – 82 (+10) – 76 (+4) = 234 (+18)
• T67. Sarah Hankins: 81 (+9) – 78 (+6) – 79 (+7) = 238 (+22)

*Competed as an individual.