SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Drake University women's golf team settled to eighth-place at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial on Tuesday at the Twin Oaks Country Club in Springfield, Mo.
 
The Bulldogs headed into the final round tied for fifth-place and ended the 36-hole event with a total team score of 922 (310-299-313), tied for eighth-place with UMKC. Memphis took home the team title with a score 874, followed by Murray State (888).

"We're disappointed with our round today. We didn't hit it well or convert on as many putts as we need too. Overall, we improved from last week and we will get back at it and bounce back stronger next week," said Drake head coach Rachael Pruett.
 
Sophomore Aimee Gerschke led Drake on the final day, shooting a 76 for a final score off 232 (76-80-76). Junior Grace Dunn posted a total score of 229 (77-72-80) to lead the team overall and finished tied for 32nd-place. Freshman Sam Paulak went on to finish with a score of 233 (77-75-81), while Sigurlaug Jonsdottir recorded a 234 (80-74-80). Senior Madison Glennie carded her best round of the tournament with a 77 for a total score of 236 (81-78-77).
 
Drake travels to Muncie, Ind. on Sept. 18 for the Cardinal Classic.