Cheney, Barber finish top 20 for Sooners; TU eighth in USC event
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Oklahoma finished sixth among 14 teams at the Gator Invitational at Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla., on Sunday.
The Sooners (6, +30) were led by Savannah Barber and Reagan Chaney, who each tied for 19th at 6-over. Satongkan (Earn) Thiensgri added a top-30 finish for Oklahoma, placing 30th at 8-over. Oklahoma posted rounds of 289-294-287 to finish at 30-over at the 54-hole event played at the par-70 track.
“I’m proud of the way we finished the tournament today,” head coach Veronique Drouin-Luttrell said. “We were able to post our best round of the week in the final round, which shows the team stayed patient and continued to compete. This was a strong field and a good opportunity for us to continue building momentum this spring.”
Barber (T19, +6) carded rounds of 70-75-71 to tie for 19th. The senior opened the tournament with an even-par 70 and closed with a 71 in the final round, highlighted by steady play across the final 18 holes.
Chaney (T19, +6) finished alongside Barber after posting rounds of 70-74-72. The senior opened with an even-par 70 in the first round and followed with consistent play throughout the tournament to secure her top-20 finish.
Thiensgri (30, +8) turned in rounds of 75-72-71. The freshman improved each day of the tournament and closed the week with a 71 in the final round.
Audrey Rischer finished 53rd at 17-over (74-80-73). Gracie Mayo rounded out the lineup in 69th at 22-over (82-73-77).
Competing as an individual, Raychel Nelke finished 72nd with rounds of 75-79-80.
Host team No. 7 Florida won the team title at 20-under, followed by Virginia (-2) and No. 14 North Carolina (E). Miami (+28) and No. 43 Clemson (+29) rounded out the top five.
The Sooners head to Austin, Texas, to play in the Betsy Rawls Invitational at UT Golf Club March 16–17.
Tulsa takes eighth in GameAbove Golf Invitational
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, Calif. — The Tulsa women’s golf team wrapped up its west coast swing on Tuesday, finishing eighth at the GameAbove Invitational. For the event, Tulsa totaled 28-over par, 892.
Meanwhile, host No. 2 Southern California claimed the tournament crown, finishing 22-under par 842 over the 54-hole event.
For the tournament, Samantha Olson finished tied for 21st, shooting six-over par 222 overall and closing with a five-over par 77. Following her, freshman Zoe Shamy shot eight-over 224 to tie for 27th and recorded her second-best round of the tournament with a two-over par 74.
Romaine Masserey and Jenni Roller finished tied for 32nd at the event. Masserey carded a four-over par 76 in the final round, while Roller matched that score for her second straight round. Together, they finished at 10 over par, 226.
Rounding out the Golden Hurricane lineup, Allyn Stephens finished in a tie for 37th place, shooting 13-over par 229. In the final round, Stephens recorded a seven-over par 79.
Looking ahead, Tulsa returns to action on Friday, March 20, when they participate in the Florida State Match Up. The event will be held at the Seminole Legacy Golf Club.