University of Illinois
Lady Buckeye Spring Invitational
Wang Finishes Tied for Sixth as Illini Wrap Up Regular Season at Lady Buckeye Invitational
April 16, 2023 | Women's Golf
Recap
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Illinois women's golf team closed out the 2022-23 regular season with a ninth placed finish at the Lady Buckeye Spring Invitational in after carding a third round total of 304 (+16) at The Ohio State University Golf Club.
Crystal Wang finishes the tournament tied for sixth after her final round 73 (+1), tallying two birdies along the way. Wang earned her seventh Top 10 finish of the season in 10 events.
Isabel Sy placed tied for 33rd after a third round 77 (+5). Siyan Chen finished tied for 48th after a 3-over 75, collecting four birdies during her final round. Chen picked up three of those birdies on the front nine, including going back-to-back on No. 3 and 4.
Lexanne Halama and Mattie Frick each finished tied for 61st after turning in rounds of 79 (+7) and 83 (+11) respectively. Alise Knudson finished 80th after a final round 81 (+10).
Hosts Ohio State took home the team title at 10-under, with Michigan State (-1) and Penn State (E) rounding out the Top 3. Individually, Monet Chun (Michigan) and Patrice Mackova (Maryland) shared honors at 8-under (208).
The Fighting Illini will be back in action on Friday at Fox Chapel Golf Club in Pittsburgh at the Big Ten Championships.
| Place | Clemson Invitational | RD1 | RD2 | RD3 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Illinois | 291 | 296 | 304 | 891 |
| T6 | Crystal Wang | 71 | 70 | 73 | 214 |
| T33 | Isabel Sy | 75 | 71 | 77 | 223 |
| T48 | Siyan Chen | 74 | 78 | 75 | 227 |
| T61 | Lexanne Halama | 75 | 78 | 79 | 232 |
| T61 | Mattie Frick | 71 | 78 | 83 | 232 |
| 80 | Alise Knudson | 83 | 77 | 81 | 241 |
