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Drake Places Fifth In Shortened West Texas Classic

Three Bulldogs place inside the top-20 after 36 holes

ABILENE, Texas – The Drake women's golf team saw its time at the West Texas Classic end after two rounds of play due to high winds canceling the final round on Tuesday. With that, the Bulldogs ended the tournament in fifth place with a team score of 610 (300-310).
 
Host institution Abilene Christian claimed the team title with a 36-hole score of 581 (292-289).
 
The Bulldogs had three individuals place in the top-20 with Erika Holmberg taking the top spot on the leaderboard with a total score of 151. Holmberg post rounds of 74 and 77 en route to a tied for 14th finish. Next up on the leaderboard was Amber Henson and Julie Huggins, who both tied for 18th at 152, respectively. Henson fired rounds of 75 and 77 while Huggins shot back-to-back rounds of 76.
 
Alexis Reyes finished her tournament outing tied for 27th with a total of 155 (75-80). Rylee Heryford was consistent with two straight rounds of 82 to place her tied for 66th at 164. Kate Connolly, who competed as an individual, tied for 57th posting a final score of 162 (79-83).
 
Ryan Honea from Abilene Christian took home individual medalist honors and was the only player in the field under par at 2-under 138 (67-71).
 
Up next for Drake is the Ozarks National Invitational, March 24-26.
 
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Players Mentioned

Kate Connolly

Kate Connolly

Sophomore
Amber Henson

Amber Henson

Junior
Rylee Heryford

Rylee Heryford

Junior
Erika Holmberg

Erika Holmberg

Junior
Julie Huggins

Julie Huggins

Senior
Missouri
Alexis Reyes

Alexis Reyes

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kate Connolly

Kate Connolly

Sophomore
Amber Henson

Amber Henson

Junior
Rylee Heryford

Rylee Heryford

Junior
Erika Holmberg

Erika Holmberg

Junior
Julie Huggins

Julie Huggins

Senior
Missouri
Alexis Reyes

Alexis Reyes

Freshman