By: Casey Crigger, Assistant Director of Athletics/Strategic Communications & Branding
OLD HICKORY, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University's women's golf team posted a team score of 302 and picked up one spot on the leaderboard in the final round of The Nashville Invitational hosted by Lipscomb, Tuesday, to finish in third place with a three-round score of 900 at the President's Reserve at Hermitage Golf Course.
Austin Peay finished two shots ahead of fourth-place Cal State Fullerton and five shots ahead of fifth-place Butler. The Governors also finished five strokes behind second-place Washington State and seven strokes behind Iowa, who won the team title. Cal State Fullerton's Louise Dahl was the individual medalist with a score of even-par 216.
Erica Scutt shot a four-over 76 in the third round of The Nashville Invitational and led the Govs with an aggregate score of 221 and a seventh-place finish. Abby Hirtzel picked up seven spots on the leaderboard in the final round after shooting a one-over 73 to finish tied for 13th with a score of 224.
Jillian Breedlove recorded a six-over 78 in the third round to finish tied for 16th with a score of 225. Maggie Glass was the biggest mover for Austin Peay in the final round of the tournament, shooting a three-over 75 to pick up 13 spots on the leaderboard and finish tied for 31st with a score of 230.
Rounding out the Governors' linrup, Kaley Campbell shot a seven-over 79 in the third round and finished tied for 58th with a score of 238.
While playing as an individual, Autumn Spencer shot a seven-over 79 in the final round to finish tied for 40th with a score of 232 – the best 54-hole score of her career. Abby Jimenez, who also played as an individual, shot an 83 in the third round and finished tied for 67th with a score of 241.
Austin Peay is back in action when it competes at East Carolina's Ironwood Invitational, March 31 – April 1, at Ironwood Golf & Country Club in Greenville, South Carolina. For news, updates, and results, follow the Governors women's golf team (@GovsWGO) on Twitter and Instagram or check back at LetsGoPeay.com.