Aurora, Ore. -- Sophomore Samantha Chan had her best collegiate showing with a third place finish at the Rose City Collegiate held at the Langdon Farms Golf Club.
Chan, who was tied for the lead after 51 holes, ended the day with a round of 75 and recorded a career-best score of 218 over 54 holes. On Monday, Chan posted career-bests for 18 (70) and 36 holes (143). The sophomore recorded eight birdies over three rounds.
The Anteaters tied for fourth with host Portland State, shooting a 903 (304-294-305) at the season-opening event. Cal State Fullerton won the tournament (890), followed by San Francisco (893) and Boise State (899). Cal State Fullerton's Tisha Alyn Abrea won medalist honors with a 215.
As a team, UCI totaled 34 birdies which was second most among the 13-team field.
UCI freshman Joo Youn Seo was12th with a three round score of 225 (76-73-76), posting a top 20 finish in her first collegiate tournament. Sophomore Kaley In was tied for 20th at 229 (77-74-78) and freshman Kelsey Kawaguchi was tied for 40th with a total of 234 (81-77-76). Junior Kristin Henno was tied for 56th at 239 (78-79-82).
Rose City Collegiate
Aurora, Ore. (hosted by Portland State)
Langdon Farms Golf Club
Par 72, 6,080 yards
FINAL
TEAM
1. Cal State Fullerton 296-291-303-890
2. San Francisco 295-293-305-893
3. Boise State 296-309-294-899
T4. UC Irvine 304-294-305-903
T4. Portland State 302-301-300-903
6. Idaho 302-302-306-910
7. Oregon State 297-309-307-913
8. Seattle 311-297-308-916
9. Louisiana Monroe 304-306-307-917
10. Eastern Washington 308-314-308-930
11. Northern Colorado 318-306-312-936
12. Montana 315-306-317-938
13. Weber State 315-306-320-941
UC IRVINE
3. Samantha Chan 73-70-75-218
T12. Joo Youn Seo 76-73-76-225
T20. Kaley In 77-74-78-229
T40. Kelsey Kawaguchi 81-77-76-234
T56. Kristin Henno 78-79-82-239
