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Freshmen Pace Phoenix at Great Smokies Intercollegiate


FINAL RESULTS
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WAYNESVILLE, N.C. --
Elon freshmen Sunna Vidisdottir and Emily Brooks were a combined one-over par to help the Phoenix (294-292--586) claim fourth place in the 36-hole Great Smokies Intercollegiate on Monday. 

The tournament was originally scheduled to for 18 holes on both Monday and Tuesday, but a poor weather forecast for Tuesday forced all 36 holes to be played on day one.

Vidisdottir posted an even-par 144 (74-70) to tie for seventh individually in the field of 83 golfers.  Over her 36 holes, the freshman recorded one eagle and seven birdies.

Brooks, also a freshman, finished in a tie for ninth with a 145 (69-76).  She also posted seven birdies on the day.

Sophomore Katie Partridge's 149 (73-76) earned her a tie for 24th while senior Martyna Mierzwa shot a 150 (78-72) to tie for 31st.

Rounding out Elon's five was freshman Kathryn Buckingham who carded a 152 (78-74) to tie for 38th.

Competing as an individual, sophomore Kristi Ingram finished 75th after shooting a 165 (89-76).

Western Carolina's Taylor Allison and Morehead State's Linnea Scholin shared medalist honors with a four-under 140.

Morehead State (288-287--575) bested host Western Carolina (296-286--582) for the team title.  Finishing two strokes ahead of the Phoenix was Samford (293-291--584).  Western Kentucky (299-297--596) completed the top five in the 15-team standings.

The Phoenix will be off until Oct. 1-2 when it competes in the UNCG Starmount Classic in Greensboro, N.C.

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