Las Cruces, NM – The UC Irvine women's golf team finished in a tie for ninth place at the Price's "Give 'em Five" Intercollegiate held at the New Mexico State University Golf Course.
UC Irvine had a final round of 299 to join SMU in a tie for ninth with a 54-hole total of 903 (302-302-299). Baylor captured the team title with a score of 860 (288-286-286). Idaho's Kayla Montellaro earned medalist honors with a five-under par 211 (70-70-71).
Freshman Michelle Yang led the tournament field with 46 pars and finished in a tie for 24th, pacing UCI with a three-round total of 223 (74-73-76). Senior Lalita Patipaksiri fired an even par 72 Wednesday and tied for 33rd after carding a 225 (73-80-72). Patipaksiri's final round of 72 was her lowest round of the season and the best by an Anteater during the tournament. Sophomore Ronnie Valerio was tied for 45th at 229 (77-77-75), while freshman Sarah Baek was tied for 49th with a score of 230 (78-76-76) and sophomore Taryn Yee recorded a three day total of 234 (79-76-79) to finish in a tie for 60th.
Next, UCI will travel to the Las Vegas Collegiate at the Boulder Creek Golf Course Oct. 24-26.
