GREENSBORO, N.C. – The UNCG women's golf team closed the Kiawah Island Classic with their best round of play shooting a 301 (+13), good enough to advance them nine spots in the overall standings and clinch the flight championship on Oak Point.

Seniors Tara Bettle (T12) and Sara Rydman (T78) led the Spartans in the third round shooting 73 (+1) and 74 (+2) respectively. Hailey Joy (T46) finished two strokes behind Rydman with a 76 (+4) and freshman Victoria Cook (T198) just two behind Joy at 78 (+6). Anna Grace Brock (T131) shot an 83 (+11).

Ashley Leonard, head coach, and her Spartans shot 34 birdies throughout the competition which was the second most of the event, tied with conference rivals East Tennessee State University. Brock also had the third best par 3 average at 2.86.

What's Next

The Spartans will be back in South Carolina in two weeks for the Low Country Invitational in Hilton Head, South Carolina and hosted by a familiar foe, the Wofford Terriers.

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