Oct. 2, 2001

Rogers, Ark. - The University of Illinois women's golf team fired a 315 today, in the third and final round of competition, to finish in third place at the Lady Razorback Invitational. The tournament, hosted by the University of Arkansas on the par-72, 5,910 yard Pinnacle Country Club Course, consisted of 15 teams from throughout the Central Region and beyond.

Illinois shot a 54-hole score of 941 to take third place. Minnesota won the tournament with a 927, followed in second place by Texas-El Paso who shot 932. Minnesota's Karyn Stordahl was the medalist, shooting a 218.

The Illini had three golfers finish in the top ten individually in the tournament, which consisted of 78 golfers. Junior Laurin Kanda placed fourth overall, leading the Illini with a three-day score of 231 (77-79-75), 15-over par for the tournament.

Junior Renata Young placed ninth on the leaderboard, coming through with a 54-hole score of 233 (79-75-79), while sophomore Marla Cox finished in a tie for tenth place, carding a 235 (81-76-78).

The next tournament for the Illini is the Shootout at The Legends, Oct. 8-9 in Franklin, Ind.

Final Team Standing

Place Team Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Total

3. Illinois 315 311 315 941

Final Illinois Individual Standings

Place Name Rd. 1 Rd. 2 Rd. 3 Total

4. Laurin Kanda 77 79 75 231

9. Renata Young 79 75 79 233

10. (T) Marla Cox 81 76 78 235

33. (T) Stephanie Cheney 78 81 84 243

53. (T) Michelle Carroll 81 90 83 254