FERRIS FOURTH OVERALL IN BALL STATE CARDINAL CLASSIC

The Ferris State University women's golf team finished in fourth place overall as the Bulldogs wrapped up action in the Ball State Cardinal Classic on Monday (April 14) at the Delaware Country Club in Muncie, Ind.

Ferris shot a two-round total of 628 with idential 314 team scores in each round of the two-day event. The host Cardinals claimed the team championship with a 620 total while Longwood University was second (624) and Grand Valley State placed third (626) in the 12-team field on the par 71 course measuring 5,909 yards.

Bulldog juniors Alison Meyer and Meghan Hunter led the way for FSU as both finished tied for seventh place overall with 155 totals. Meyer carded rounds of 79 and 76 while Hunter posted scores of 75 and 80 in the two rounds, respectively.

Seniors Becky Hoffman and Missy Ward both placed tied for 17th in individually with a score of 159 for the Bulldogs. Hoffman fired an 81 and a 78 in the competition. Meanwhile, Ward shot a final-round total of 80 after scoring a 79 in the opening round.

Finally, junior Raquel Hansen came in tied for 31st overall with a 163 total on rounds of 83 and 80 over the two days.

FSU freshman Jacqueline Benscoter competed as an individual and registered a 180 showing for a tie of 62nd place in the field. She carded a first-day score of 95 and came back to shoot an 85 on Monday.

Ferris State will next compete in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships on Sunday and Monday (April 20-21) in Findlay, Ohio.