WATCHUNG, NJ – Competing in its second tournament of the season, Monmouth University women's golf finished eighth at the FDU Knights Shootout on Sunday, held at Watchung Valley Country Club.
Amanda Hart (Holmdel, NJ/Red Bank Catholic) finished third individually and was one shot off of second, firing a 76.
Hart, competing as an individual, shot 76 to place solo third in the tournament field that boasted 59 players. As a team, MU shot 339, finishing eighth in the 10-team tournament.
Liddie McCook (Chester Springs, PA/Downingtown East) shot 83 to place T23, with
Cassidy Gavaghan (Ambler, PA/Hatboro-Horsham) one shot back of her to finish T28.
Paige Diecidue (Smithtown, NY/Smithtown West) and
Claire Orr (Mulberry, FL/Mulberry) both shot 86, with
Nicole Totland (Tinton Falls, NJ/Red Bank Catholic) shooting 92.
NOTES AND QUOTES
"First of all, I and the entire team couldn't be more proud of
Amanda Hart's performance today. Amanda, over the last year, has dedicated herself to take her game to the next level. Early on this season, she was working through some things, and playing as an individual, finished in third today with a solid round of 76. Only 14 people in a very strong field broke 80 today, in a field of 59 players, including competitors from the Big East, NEC, and Patriot League on a very challenging golf course. Tremendous performance - I couldn't be happier for her! As a team, we were honestly disappointed. We had a wide range of inconsistency between nines, in which players shot only one or two over par on one nine and struggled on the next. We simply weren't ourselves at times. We are young, talented, and in the falling down, we learn, get better, and succeed. Lots of highlights, but lots of places to build upon. As a coach, a great spot to be in!" – Head Coach
Michelle Melia
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Amanda Hart posted her second career top-five finish, and first since placing second on October 10, 2019.
-Hart's 76 is the lowest tournament round of her career.
-Hart has now posted five career rounds in the 70's.
-McCook led MU's team card for the second time in as many tournaments this season.
-The tournament featured a 10-team field and 59 players overall.
FINAL LEADERBOARD
1. St. John's – 310
2. Fairleigh Dickinson – 317
3. Fairfield – 320
4. Delaware State – 326
T5. LIU – 329
T5. Sacred Heart – 329
7. Lehigh – 331
8. Monmouth – 339
9. Siena – 344
10. LaSalle – 366
MONMOUTH LEADERBOARD
3.
Amanda Hart (individual) – 76
T28.
Cassidy Gavaghan – 84
T38.
Paige Diecidue – 86
T38.
Claire Orr – 86
T48.
Nicole Totland - 92
UP NEXT
-MU is back in action next Monday, March 29 in the second event of the Monmouth Spring Series at Jumping Brook Country Club.
