Pullman, Wash. -- The UC Irvine women's golf team opened the year with a sixth place finish at the WSU Cougar Cup Tuesday at the Palouse Ridge Golf Course.

The Anteaters had a final round of 305 and ended the tournament with a 54-hole total of 903 (302-296-305). California won the 14-team tournament with a score of 877 (291-290-296). Gonzaga was second (882), host Washington State was third (883), Cal State Fullerton fourth (892) and Idaho placed fifth (902).

UCI was led by freshman Luciane Lee, who finished in 21st place after carding a 226 (76-74-76) in her collegiate debut. Sophomore Michelle Yang finished in a tie for 22nd with a two-day score of 227 (76-75-76), while senior Michelle Park tied for 27th with a total of 228 (80-74-74). Junior Taryn Yee was tied for 30th at 229 (73-74-82) and junior Sara Banke was tied for 35th with a three-round score of 230 (77-74-79).

The Anteaters return to the state of Washington for the Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational hosted by the University of Washington Oct. 8-10 at the Sahalee Country Club.

Final Results

1	California				291	290	296	877
2	Gonzaga				294	296	292	882
3	Washington State				291	294	298	883
4	CSU Fullerton				298	298	296	892
5	Idaho				303	301	298	902
6	UC Irvine				302	296	305	903
7	Portland State				306	300	303	909
8	Nevada				310	297	304	911
9	Sacramento State				321	306	301	928
T10	BYU				306	309	314	929
T10	Santa Clara				312	315	302	929
12	Montana				312	325	307	944
13	Montana State				321	320	307	948
14	Eastern Washington				323	308	329	960

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