May 7, 2011
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Auburn, Wash. – The 2010-11 season for the University of New Mexico women’s golf team came to an end today as the Lobos finished 19th at the NCAA West Regional. UNM needed to place in the top-8 to advance to the NCAA Championships later this month at Texas A&M.
Competing in NCAA postseason for the 19th consecutive season, the Lobos completed the 54-hole event with a total of 941 (310-318-313, +77) at the Washington National Golf Club (par 72, 6,321 yards). UNM was in 20th place entering today’s final round.
Southern California proved worthy of its No. 1 national ranking, taking a 10-shot victory with a final score of 866 (-4). No. 13 Tennessee was second at 876 followed by Virginia and UC Davis at 887.
“Since we do not have any seniors in our starting five, I really believe playing in the postseason will be a tremendous learning experience for this team,” said UNM head coach Jill Trujillo. “It will make us better for next season.”
Sophomore Beth Buchner shot a team-best 75 today and finished as the top Lobo at 233 (80-78-75, +17), tying for 58th. Buchner’s only real misstep today was a double-bogey on the par-4 13th.
Freshman Sammi Stevens tied for 70th at 235 (75-81-79, +19). She shot 38 on the back nine today, including a birdie on 18.
Juniors Rebecca Hellbom and Sarah Salvo tied for 70th at 237. Hellbom (79-79-79, +21) started strong by making the turn at 1-over, but had a 42 on the back.
Freshman Manon de Roey came in at 244 (79-83-82), tying for 109th.
Tennessee’s Erica Popson won the individual title by five shots at 8-under 208 (68-69-71).