SIOUX FALLS, SD – The University of Mary women's golf team took part in their final tune-up before the NSIC Championship, finishing 9^th at the Augustana Invitational at Elmwood Golf Course. Junior Carrie Carmichael placed 9^th individually, her fifth top-10 finish of the season.

The Marauders were consistent on both days, with a 347 (+59) in round 1 and a 345 (+57) in round 2. The team remained in 9^th on both days.

Carmichael was in 17^th after the first 18 holes of play, shooting an 82 (+10). Her improved day 2, in which she shot a 78 (+6), allowed her to jump eight spots in the standings to secure a 9^th-place finish. Carmichael had a pair of birdies in round 1 to highlight her trip to South Dakota.

Annie Neva led the Marauders after round 1 with an 81 (+9), but her 87 (+15) on Tuesday landed her in 27^th. Grace Stroh was in 51^st with a 181 (+37). Ruby Heydt rounded out the team scoring with 183 (+39) in 56^th place.

Full results can be found here with the final team standings below:

Augustana University: 632 (+56)
University of Sioux Falls - A: 637 (+61)
Concordia University, St. Paul: 641 (+65)
South Dakota School of Mines: 658 (+82)
Minot State University: 670 (+94)
Southwest Minnesota State University: 670 (+94)
University of Sioux Falls – B: 672 (+96)
University of Jamestown: 683 (+107)
University of Mary: 692 (+116)
Bemidji State University: 710 (+134)
MSU-Moorhead: 722 (+146)

Up next for the Marauders will be the NSIC Championship in nine days. The tournament will be held from Apr. 17 to 19 at the Adams Point Golf Club in Blue Springs, MO.

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