Women's Golf
Cougars Cruise to Fourth at Mesa
October 13, 2009—The CCU women’s golf team continued their improved play on the fall season, finishing fourth overall at the Quality Inn Maverick Invite this past week in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Tedi Thorne once again led the way for CCU, logging a fourth place finish with a two round total of 169 (83, 86).
Not far behind was Jessica Lauer, who nabbed seventh out of a field of 20 with a solid stroke total of 172 (88, 84).
As a team, CCU managed a combined 720 (358, 362) on the event, finishing a mere 14 strokes behind third place Adams State.
This event marks the end of the fall season for the Cougars, who will be back in action once again in March. A full spring schedule will be posted when available.
Thorne Leads Cougars to Seventh at RMAC #3
October 7, 2009—Senior standout Tedi Thorne, carded a sixth place finish with a dual round score of 158 (77, 81), leading the CCU women’s golf team to seventh overall at RMAC #3 this past week at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood, Colorado.
The Cougars logged a 338 on day one of action, standing as high as fifth overall heading into the second round. Despite the first day heroics, the ladies stumbled slightly to score a total 344 on the final day and eventually drop to seventh out of nine with a combined total of 682.
Jessica Lauer was once again a force to be reckoned with, dropping a 79 and 81 (160) to finish tied for ninth overall in the 45 player field.
The ladies are back on the links this weekend as they travel to Grand Junction, Colorado to compete in the Quality Inn Maverick Invitational hosted by Mesa State.
Cougars Nab Ninth at Thunderwolf Invitational
September 23, 2009—The much-improved CCU women’s golf team collected a ninth place finish at the Thunderwolf Invitational this past week in Pueblo, Colorado.
Jessica Lauer was her normal dominating self, placing fifth overall with a 166 (82, 84) on the two round event.
Super senior Tedi Thorne, scored a 177 (92, 85) and notched a strong 21st place finish among 51 of the RMAC’s top golfers.
As a team, CCU turned in a combined tally of 751 (380, 371), finishing a full 87 strokes in front of eighth place CSU-Pueblo.
The tournament title went to the always impressive Mesa State Mavericks, who finished the two round bonanza with a 667 (342, 325).
Your Lady Cougars are back in action on October 5th and 6th in the third RMAC event of the year hosted by Regis University right here in Lakewood, Colorado.
Cougars Finish Seventh at RMAC #1
September 15, 2009—The CCU women’s golf team began the 2009 season on a strong note, logging a seventh place finish in RMAC #1 hosted by Adams State College in picturesque Alamosa, Colorado.
Jessica Lauer led the way for CCU, finishing sixth overall with a 162 (83, 79) on the par 71 course.
Super senior, Tedi Thorne, notched a not-so-shabby 167 (86, 81), to finish tied for 13th place in the 49 player field.
As a team, the Cougars tallied a combined score of 709 (359, 350), edging out Chadron State (732) and Colorado State-Pueblo (734).
CCU is back in action on September 21-22 when they gear up for RMAC #2 at Walkingstick Golf Course in beautiful Pueblo, Colorado.
Nikki Long Promoted to Head Coach for Upcoming Season
July 29, 2009—The CCU Athletics Department is pleased to announce that Nikki Long has been named head women’s golf coach for the quickly approaching 2009-10 season.
In addition to her coaching role, Long also acts as the department’s compliance coordinator and will oversee all tier three athletic programs.
No stranger to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Nikki served as assistant women’s basketball coach from 2004-2009 and also assisted with the women’s golf program in 2005.
“I am very excited about this opportunity to coach women’s golf and have more time for ministry opportunities with the teams in the department,” stated coach Long. “I look forward to growing the women’s golf program and being in contention in the RMAC within the next few years.”
Nelson, Lauer Named Second Team All-Academic
May 14, 2009—The CCU Athletics Department is pleased to announce that Philip Nelson and Jessica Lauer have each earned RMAC All-Academic Second Team recognition for their outstanding performance on the course and in the classroom.
Nelson, a sophomore from Xenia, Ohio, earned a 77.1 stroke averaging during the regular season and helped lead the Cougars to their second-consecutive NCAA Super Regional appearance. In the classroom, Philip has earned an impressive 3.82 GPA in Business.
On the women’s side of the action, Lauer, a sophomore from Sturgis, South Dakota, has been a consistent top-two finisher for the Cougars over the past two years, and has tallied a strong 3.75 GPA in Biology.
To qualify for Academic All-RMAC, student athletes must have a GPA of 3.20 or better, be a starter or key reserve and completed two consecutive semesters at their current institution. RMAC Sports Information Directors at schools that sponsor the sport of golf selected the teams. These SID’s took into account the student-athlete’s work in the classroom as well as on the golf course.
Andrea Niemier
Women's Golf
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