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Women's Golf Finishes Tenth at Desert Classic

Freshman Brooke Hill is the team's top finisher in 27th place.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Freshman Brooke Hill (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) carded a team-best 82 on Monday to help the Prairie Stars finish tenth at the UMSL Desert Classic at the Pauite Golf Course.

UIS finished with a score of 693 (350-343) after improving on their day one score by seven strokes. Oklahoma Christian took home the tournament title by carding a team score of 623. Oklahoma Christian's Anna Arrese Cortadellas earned medalist honors for her score of 148.

Hill's two-day score of 167 (85-82) was good for a 27th place in a field of 68. Junior Becca Ramirez (Springfield, Ill.) finished just three strokes back of Hill with a final score of 170. Springfield native Jocelyn Matsen improved on her Sunday score by two strokes, finishing with a 172 (87-85).

Senior Liz Kesinger (Carrollton, Ill.) and freshman Jordan Neyens (Pleasant Hill, Iowa) posted tournament scores of 184 (95-89) and 189 (95-94), respectively.

Freshman Taryn Pittman (Aledo, Texas) also improved on her round one score by shooting a 92 on Monday, giving her a two-day score of 188.

The Prairie Stars are back in action on the 19th when the team travels to Daytona Beach, Fla. for the UIS Beach Bash.
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Players Mentioned

Liz Kesinger

Liz Kesinger

Senior
Jocelyn Matsen

Jocelyn Matsen

5' 11"
Sophomore
Becca Ramirez

Becca Ramirez

5' 4"
Junior
Jordan Neyens

Jordan Neyens

Freshman
Taryn Pittman

Taryn Pittman

Freshman
Brooke Hill

Brooke Hill

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Liz Kesinger

Liz Kesinger

Senior
Jocelyn Matsen

Jocelyn Matsen

5' 11"
Sophomore
Becca Ramirez

Becca Ramirez

5' 4"
Junior
Jordan Neyens

Jordan Neyens

Freshman
Taryn Pittman

Taryn Pittman

Freshman
Brooke Hill

Brooke Hill

Freshman