Oct. 25, 2005
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Lobo freshman Mikaela Backstedt birdied the first playoff hole to win the individual title at Price’s Give ‘Em Five Intercollegiate played at the New Mexico State University Golf Course in Las Cruces. As a team, 15th-ranked UNM tied host New Mexico State for second place at 893, two shots behind champion Missouri.
The 19-year-old Backstedt is the first freshman in the history of New Mexico women’s golf to win a tournament and the first Lobo, regardless of classification, to claim a title since Katrina Leckovic captured the 2003 UNLV Invitational.
Playing in just her third collegiate tournament, Backstedt, a native of Hollviken, Sweden, and the University of San Francisco’s Jessica Potter, each finished 54 holes at 3-under 216. Backstedt, who shot a 1-over 73 in the final round, set up the winning birdie by knocking her approach shot within eight feet on the par-4 10th hole. Potter made par.
After shooting 296 and 295 in the first two rounds on Monday, the Lobos jumped to a 14-over 302 today. They had a hard time down the stretch, playing the final three holes in 5-over par.
“We didn’t play very well today,” said head coach Jackie Booth. “We’re disappointed in our finish, but it should toughen us for later in the season. We realize we can’t play like that and win a tournament. Obviously, we’re very excited about Mikaela’s performance. She’s off to a great start.”
Junior Ashley Rollins, who began the day in fourth place, soared to an 84 and finished tied for 23rd with teammate Py Bengtsson at 11-over 227. Sophomore Giselle Claux tied for 51st at 233 after shooting a 2-over 75. Sophomore Alexandra Phelps tied for 59th at 235 following a 6-over 78 today.
The Lobos close out their fall season Oct. 28-30 at the Landfall Tradition Tournament in Wilmington, N.C. UNM is the two-time defending champion.