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Drake Takes Runner-Up at Redbird Spring Invitational

Bulldog women's golf tied for first place and took the runner-up spot via the tiebreaker in its final tournament before the MVC Championship.

NORMAL, Ill. – Four Bulldogs finished in the top-10 for the Drake women's golf team at the Redbird Spring Invitational on Saturday, April 9 at Weibring Golf Club (Par 72, 6034 yards). The Bulldogs (295-300-596) finished in a tie for first place with host Illinois State, but the Redbirds won the team title via tiebreaker.
 
The Redbird Spring Invitational was reduced from 54 holes to 36 holes after the round scheduled for Friday, April 8 was canceled due to weather conditions in central Illinois.
 
Sam Paulak took second place overall (72-74-146) with a team-low first round score of 72.
 
Haeri Lee (74-75-149) finished tied for sixth and knocked in a tournament-best nine birdies.
 
Kristen Giles (75-75-150) tied with teammate Aayushi Sarkar (74-76-150) for eighth place as they both converted four birdies.
 
Abby Marting (78-78-156) rounded out the Drake lineup in a tie for 23rd. Gracie Tribolet (80-80-160) competed as an individual.
 
Up next on the schedule for Drake women's golf is the Missouri Valley Conference Championship April 17-19 at Greenbriar Hills Country Club in Kirkwood, Mo.  
 
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Players Mentioned

Kristen Giles

Kristen Giles

Senior
Haeri Lee

Haeri Lee

Senior
Abby Marting

Abby Marting

Junior
Sam Paulak

Sam Paulak

Senior
Aayushi  Sarkar

Aayushi Sarkar

Sophomore
Gracie Tribolet

Gracie Tribolet

5' 6"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kristen Giles

Kristen Giles

Senior
Haeri Lee

Haeri Lee

Senior
Abby Marting

Abby Marting

Junior
Sam Paulak

Sam Paulak

Senior
Aayushi  Sarkar

Aayushi Sarkar

Sophomore
Gracie Tribolet

Gracie Tribolet

5' 6"
Freshman