LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. - The University of Dayton women's golf team closed out play at Loyola Chicago's Parkinson Family Invitational Tuesday, finishing in fifth place out of a field of 13. Senior Megan Yoder fired a career-low round of 70 (-2) on the final 18 to tie for 11th place as UD's top finisher. The 54-hole event hosted by Loyola Chicago at the Merit Club was contested Oct. 7-8 and the course was played at par 72 and 6,041 yards.

Illinois State won top team honors with a score of 292-294-292=878 (+14) while Omaha's Katie Ruge was crowned medalist with a score of 75-70-70=215 (+1). As a team, Dayton turned in a three-round score of 304-300-301=905 (+41).

DAYTON'S RESULTS
t-11th  Megan Yoder  79-74-70=223 (+7)
t-15th  Ally Madden  75-75-75=225 (+9)
t-24th  Kylee Heidemann  74-74-80=228 (+12)
t-35th  Jenna Harter  77-78-77=232 (+16)
t-44th  Emma Sparling  78-77-79=234 (+18)
t-44th  Lilly Middleton (Ind.)  81-81-72=234 (+18)

KEY STATS
70 - on the strength of five birdies, Yoder turned in a career-low round of 70 on the final 18, catapulting her 13 places in the final standings
🦅 - sophomore Kylee Heidemann carded an eagle on the par-five hole three in round one

COACH'S QUOTE
"This team played so well in tough conditions and among a competitive field," said head coach Ellie Cronin. "We were so impressed by the course setup this week, but it was firm and fast - quite the change of pace from last week. It took some getting used to and we got acclimated pretty quickly. Super proud of our second round in particular to keep us in the mix. Today was another windy day and we proved we can stay in the fight. Extremely proud and happt for Megan's success today."

UP NEXT
Dayton will close out the fall portion of its 2024-25 schedule at home with the team's annual Flyer Invitational. The two-day event will be held Oct. 21-22 at NCR Country Club in Kettering, Dayton's home course.

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