Riihijarvi Leads Spartans to Lady Falcon Invite Title

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kiira Riihijarvi started her senior season with the same success she has enjoyed the last three years with a first-place finish at the Lady Falcon Invitational.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 1st, 912 strokes, +48 (307-305-300)
Team Champion: Tampa
Host: Daytona State College
Location: LPGA International - Hills Course | Daytona Beach, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:

• Kiira Riihijarvi | 1st overall, 219 (+3)
• Emily Montagnino | 5th overall, 227 (+11)
• Sofia Cadavid | 7th overall, 229 (+13)
• Heather Kipniss | 17th overall, 238 (+22)
• Hallie Riley | 23rd overall, 242 (+26)

OTHER NOTABLES:

• This marks the seventh individual title for three-time All-American Riihijarvi.
• Riihijarvi was the top Spartan in all three rounds.
• Montagnino and Cadavid were also in the top-10.
• Head coach Missey Jones also registered freshman Jelena Lainovic, who was 38th with a three-round score of 253.
• A total of eight teams competed.
• UT was joined by runner-up Florida Southern and Embry-Riddle (5) from the Sunshine State Conference.

UP NEXT:
The Spartans return to action on October 6-8 at the Nova Southeastern Invitational in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

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