RSU’s Sitorus earns spot in Division II National Championship
EDMOND, Okla. – Central Missouri won the NCAA Division II Central Region Championship concluding Wednesday at KickingBird Golf Course in Edmond.
Of the Oklahoma schools entered, Rogers State finished fifth, Southwest Oklahoma State placed seventh, Central Oklahoma eighth and Oklahoma Baptist 18th.
None of the local teams advanced to the NCAA Division II National Championship on May 13-17 at the Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City. However Lydia Sitorus of Rogers State did advance as an individual as one of the two highest finishers on a non-qualifying team.
Sitorus shot 213 (3 over par) for the tournament and finished in a three-way tie for fourth.
“I am so proud of the team and the year we had,” said RSU coach Whitney Hocutt. “We set high standards and expectations that were met week in and week out.
Collectively, we wish we could go as a team next week and could have held on to some shots that got away from us in the second and third rounds. However, we are excited for Lydia to qualify as an individual and cannot wait to see her compete for a national championship.”