PROSPECT, Ky. - The University of Dayton women's golf team claimed third place at the 2023 Nevel Meade Collegiate hosted by Cleveland State. The Flyers were paced by freshman Christina Pfefferkorn who recorded her first career top-five finish. The 36-hole event was contested at Nevel Meade Golf Course at par 72 and 5,053 yards.

Central Michigan took top team honors with a score of 297-305=602 (+26) while the Chippewas' Casilda Allendesalazar earned medalist honors with her score of even par 70-74=144. Dayton turned in a team score of 307-310=617 (+41) for third place out of 13 teams.

DAYTON RESULTS
4th  Christina Pfefferkorn  73-75=148 (+4)
t-10th  Megan Yoder  76-78=154 (+10)
t-14th  Hailey Tanis (ind.)  78-77=155 (+11)
t-22nd  Ally Madden  79-79=158 (+14)
t-26th  Sarah Frazier  79-80=159 (+15)
t-29th  Lilly Middleton  82-78=160 (+16)

KEY STATS
🦅 - junior Hailey Tanis carded an eagle on the par-five second hole during the second round of play
7 - Pfefferkorn recorded seven birdies, most among the field
73 - Pfefferkorn's first-round score of 73 is a new career low

COACH'S QUOTE
"The team did a great job battling through the wind and cold to finish third," said head coach Ali Green following today's second round. "A lot of things are falling into place and I am excited for the momentum the team is building going into the final events of the season."

UP NEXT
Dayton will close out March next week at the Georgia State Invitational. The Flyers will be competing at Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek, Ga. March 27-28. CLICK HERE for more schedule information.

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