Women's Golf in Third Place after Round One

Feb. 6, 2006

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Texas Tech women's golf team got its spring season off to an impressive start on Monday as the Lady Raiders turned in a team round of 301 to end the first round of the University of Central Florida Invitational in third place.

In addition to the team's success, junior Marla Troester fired a first round 71 to close the day in a four-way tie for first place individually. Senior Ashley Slavich was also strong in the first round, finishing in 12th place after turning in a first round 74.

Freshman Gloriana Soto, who logged the Lady Raiders' only top 25 finish of the fall season, sits in a tie for 28th place along with teammate Christine Kovalcik after both players turned in a 78-stroke opening round. Redshirt freshman Megan Dowdy shot a first round 39 on Monday in route to a round total of 81.

Playing as individuals, freshman Brynn Anderson tallied a round of 78 to open the event, while fellow rookie Ulrika van Kiekerk turned in an 81 stroke total.

Texas Tech at the University of Central Florida Invitational
Player            Final   1st Rd  2nd Rd  3rd Rd  Total   RankMarla Troester      -1  71  -   -   71  t1stAshley Slavich      +2  74  -   -   74  12thGloriana Soto        +6  78  -   -   78  t28thChristine Kovalcik          +6  78  -   -   78  t28thMegan Dowdy        +9  81  -   -   81  t52nd
Competing as IndividualsPlayer           Final   1st Rd  2nd Rd  3rd Rd  Total   RankBrynn Anderson      +6  78  -   -   78  t28thUlrika Van Niekerk           +9  81  -   -   81  t52nd

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Women's Golf in Third Place after Round One

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Gloriana Soto

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