The Nebraska women’s golf team concluded play at the Westbrook Spring Invitational in Peoria, Arizona, on Monday, finishing fourth in a 15-team field. The team achieved a school-record final round of 272 (-16), contributing to a three-round team score of 838 (-26).
Strong Performances from Freshmen
Nebraska freshmen Kaleigh Babineaux and Ailis Tribolet led the way, both tying for sixth place individually with a three-round total of 207 (-9). This marked a career-best score for both players. Tribolet, from Chandler, Arizona, recorded an eagle on the par-5 eighth hole during her opening round of 67 (-5). Babineaux, hailing from Austin, Texas, achieved an eagle on the par-5 14th hole in Monday’s final round.
Junior Hannah Kono also delivered a strong performance, tying for 16th place at 210 (-6), a career best for the player from Enkoping, Sweden. Several other Huskers achieved personal bests during the tournament, including Lauren Thiele (216) and Symran Shah (220).
Competitive Field
The invitational featured a competitive field, including four teams ranked in the top 40 nationally. Nebraska finished just one stroke behind third-place Kansas State, ranked No. 26 nationally. No. 35 Missouri won the team title with a score of 827 (-37), followed by No. 23 Arizona at 829 (-35).
The Huskers defeated several ranked teams, including No. 37 Kansas, Georgia, and UNLV. They also finished ahead of fellow Big Ten teams Rutgers and Minnesota.
Looking Ahead
The Nebraska women’s golf team will continue its spring season at the SoCal Spring Invitational in Camarillo, California, from March 8-10. They will likely aim to build on the momentum from their performance in Arizona.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Nebraska’s team score at the Westbrook Spring Invitational?
Nebraska finished with a three-round team score of 838 (-26).
Who tied for sixth place for the Nebraska women’s golf team?
Kaleigh Babineaux and Ailis Tribolet both tied for sixth place individually.
How many teams participated in the Westbrook Spring Invitational?
A total of 15 teams participated in the tournament.
What will be key for the Huskers as they move forward this season?
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