Newton Leads Women’s Golf in Spring Opener

Monday, February 6

Boca Raton, Fla.

8 a.m.

Georgia Southern University

FAU Paradise Invitational

2/7/2023 8:42:00 PM | Women's Golf

Final Results

The Eagles played in the FAU Paradise Invitational.

By: Marc Gignac

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Abby Newton finished 5-over and tied for 32nd as the Georgia Southern women's golf team opened the spring season at the FAU Paradise Invitational at Osprey Point Golf Club.

Vanderbilt, ranked 19th in the country, won the event, and Nebraska finished second while Missouri rounded out the top-3. Georgia Southern finished 13th.

Newton posted a team-low 71 in the first round after rolling in five birdies. Alex Stevenson shot an even 72 in the second round with a birdie, a bogey and 16 pars, and Taylor Oberparleiter shot a 72 with four birdies on the front 9. Haley Yerxa played her first eight holes 1-under to finish with a team-best 73 in today's final round.

Scores
Team – 295-293-303=891 (+27), 13
Abby Newton – 71-75-75=221 (+5), T32
Alex Stevenson – 75-72-77=224 (+8), T46
Taylor Oberparleiter – 75-72-78=225 (+9), T51
Karlee Vardas – 74-74-81=229 (+13), T61
Haley Yerxa – 79-80-73=232 (+16), T67

Quotables from head coach Mimi Burke
"There is no doubt we had a rough start to the spring season, but one week does not define this team, especially after all of their accomplishments this fall. We have a lot of work to do between now and April, and we will be getting back to it this coming week. The goal is to get one percent better each day and get prepped for Lake Oconee. GATA!"

Next Up
The Eagles have a week off before competing in the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational at Great Waters in Eatonton, Georgia.