Windsor, Colo. –
The DWU golf teams opened the spring season with the two-day meet at the Battle at the Dance meet in Windsor, Colorado. The women's team finished in second place behind Bellevue. Sara Sudenga led the women's team with a ninth-place finish after carding 83 both days. Shauna Radant carded her best single round score in the second round with an 81. The men's team had a strong first meet back as they finished in third place. Juan Florez had the best finish for the men's team as he shot nine over between the two rounds. Carson Van Beek and Connor Calahan were both one stroke behind.
Quick Stats –
Women –
Athlete R1 R2
Sara Sudenga 83 83
Shauna Radant 98 81
Kaylee Johnson 88 97
Ashton Austreim 98 88
Macee Bartels 97 90
Erin Moncur 87 101
Kelsey Morrison 98 97
Men –
Juan Florez 74 79
Carson Van Beek 78 76
Connor Calahan 73 81
Peyton Betcher 81 79
Jackson Childs 93 92
How it Happened –
The DWU golf teams teed off for the second round of the Battle at the Dance this morning and saw several Tigers improve from round one. Shauna Radant shaved off 17 strokes and Ashton Austreim cut 10 strokes off her score card as well. Carson Van Beek and Peyton Betcher were able to cut back on a few strokes on the second day for the men's team."
Head Coach Meyerink's Thoughts –
"It was a battle, but the teams held it together. The men didn't have their best stuff today and still finished 3rd, really looking forward to the rest of the season. Carson Van Beek came up big for us today. He is really a couple swings away from par or better rounds, happy for him, a great tournament for the senior. On the same note another senior came up big for us on the women's side, Shauna Radant carded her best tournament round and couldn't have picked a better time to do it, such a difficult course so you know she earned it here. Sara Sudenga really stood out this week too, her consistency was impressive, and she showed me she has the composure to compete at the highest level no matter where she plays. I'm happy with both teams, it's a great way to start the season.
Up Next for the Tigers –
The women's team will compete in the Bulldog Spring Invite on April 2nd and 3rd in Lincoln, Nebraska. The men will be back on April 8th and 9th when the Tigers host the DWU Spring Invite.