Western Kentucky’s women’s golf won the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational on Sunday, overcoming No. 26 Florida for a six-shot victory on National Golf Course in Greensboro, Georgia.

The Lady Tops were led by Catie Craig, Sydney Hackett and Kaylee Dwyer, who finished second, third and fourth on the leaderboard, respectively.

The Lady Tops began the day two shots behind Florida, but got strong play from the entire lineup to scale the leaderboard and pass the Gators in the final round. As a team, WKU shot a 1-under par 287, while UF shot a 7-over 295.

For the tournament, WKU finished with a 20-over 884. The Lady Tops came out on top over a field that included No. 26 Florida, No. 69 Boston College, No. 83 Mercer (hosts), No. 91 East Carolina, NJCAA Division I No. 1 Daytona State, as well as Delaware, East Tennessee State, Florida Atlantic, UNC-Greensboro, South Dakota State, Tulane, UAB, Western Carolina and Wofford.

For WKU coach Adam Gary, who is in his 11th season, it was the program’s 12th victory, extending his school record for wins by a women’s golf head coach.

“I’m so excited for our program after picking up a huge win at this weekend’s Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational,” Gary said in a news release. “This was a deep field that included No. 26 Florida, No. 69 Boston College, No. 83 Mercer who was hosting, and many other strong programs on a very difficult course, nonetheless.

“For our program to come out on top speaks to all of the hard work and dedication the women have been putting in. It’s also incredible to have three players in the top four in this 85-player field which included some of the best collegiate players in the nation. I am incredibly proud of our entire team and thrilled to begin the spring season on such a high note.”

WKU’s 1-under 287 on Sunday was the only team round for the entire tournament under par (45 total team rounds).

Dwyer’s 3-under 69 on Sunday was the only tournament round in the 60s (255 total rounds).

After Friday’s first round, Dwyer was tied for 42nd following a 7-over 79. She played the final 36 holes at 3-under to move 38 spots up the leaderboard.

Craig finished second, her third time in five tournaments finishing in the top two this season. It was Craig’s 15th top-5 finish in 35 career starts.

Hackett’s third-place finish was her best of the season, besting a fourth-place finish at Purdue to open the fall. It was her fifth career top-5 finish.

By score, five of WKU’s six golfers posted their best round of the weekend on Sunday.

WKU had 28 birdies, tied for the most in the 15-team field. The Lady Tops had 168 pars, fourth-best in the tournament. The Lady Tops also had the fewest bogeys and double bogeys in the field.

Dwyer played the par 4s at even-par for the week, best in the 85-player field. Catie Craig was 1-over, second-best and Sydney Hackett was 3-over, tied for fourth.

Cline played the par 5s at 4-under, tied for best in the tournament.

Dwyer and Hackett played the par 3s at 1-under, tied for third best in the tournament.

Dwyer’s eight birdies were tied for third-most in the tournament, while Cline’s seven were tied for fifth. Craig’s 43 pars were the most in the field by three, while Hackett’s 37 were ninth-most.

The Lady Tops return to action next Monday for the UNF Collegiate in Jacksonville, Florida.

TEAM LEADERBOARD (15 teams)

1. Western Kentucky | 302-295-287—884 (+20)

2. #26 Florida | 299-296-295—890 (+26)

T3. Mercer | 301-303-295—902 (+38)

T3. Boston College | 305-301-296—902 (+38)

5. UNC Greensboro | 315-299-292—906 (+42)

INDIVIDUAL LEADERBOARD (85 individuals)

1. Charlotte Perkins (FAU) | 72-75-70—217 (+1)

2. Catie Craig | 71-74-73—218 (+2)

3. Sydney Hackett | 74-73-72—219 (+3)

4. Kaylee Dwyer | 79-72-69—220 (+4)

T20. Averi Cline | 78-76-73—227 (+11)

T30. Reagan Folk (ind.) | 78-78-73—229 (+13)

T53. Julia Zigrossi | 79-81-75—235 (+19)