Joiner leads Lady Tops in UK tournament
Published 7:00 am Monday, October 8, 2018
Western Kentucky junior Mary Joiner shot another 2-under 70 on Sunday in the final round of Kentucky’s Bettie Lou Evans Invitational, finishing tied for 11th to lead the Lady Toppers.
After carding a 77 in the opening round, Joiner wrapped up the tournament with a pair of 70s for a 217 total.
Kentucky’s Leonie Bettel won the individual crown at 205, while the Wildcats also took the team title with an 858 tally. WKU tied for eighth as a team at 884.
Junior Bailey Tyree also had a top-25 finish for the Lady Toppers, tying for 22nd at 220 (71-78-71). Freshman Lizzie Loy tied for 31st with a career-low 223 (75-74-74), while junior Abigail Smee was one shot back in a tie for 33rd at 224 (73-76-75).
Freshman Caroline Waldrop withdrew in the final round due to injury.
Sophomores Megan Clarke and Caroline Cavin each shot their best round of the tournament Sunday. Clarke shot a 237 total, capped with a 76, while Cavin improved by 19 shots from Saturday with a 1-over 73, finishing out a 245 total.
The Lady Toppers return to the course at Louisville’s Cardinal Cup on Oct. 20-21 in Simpsonville.{&end}