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A&M-Commerce Finishes Tied for 4th at 2008 Broncho Masters


Texas A&M University-Commerce senior Jamie Gililland posted the second top-10 finish of her career with a tied for eighth-place finish at the 2008 Broncho Masters on Tuesday.

The Red Oak, Texas native shot a 36-hole total of 160 (77-83), nine strokes behind individual champion, Emily Leahey of Central Oklahoma. Leahey posted a 7-over 151 (73-78) to edge out a pair of St. Edward's teammates, Dina O'Brien and Kirby Baker by two strokes.

As a team, the Lions shared fourth-place honors with Angelo State with a 663 (329-334). Led by the play of O'Brien and Baker, the Hilltoppers took home the team title by 13 strokes with a 629 (308-321) over runner up Central Oklahoma (642).

Junior Heather Pantalion was in the top 25 for the ninth time in her career and second time in the fall with a tie for 24th-place finish. The Pflugerville, Texas native shot a 36-hole total of 169 (81-88). A stroke behind her was senior Ali Tanner, who tied for 26th after shooting her best round of the fall on Tuesday with an 81 and 36-hole total of 170 (89-81). Sophomore Kathleen May tied for 35th with a 174 (92-82) and sophomore Megan Benites shared 49th place honors with a 182 (82-100).

The Lions have one more remaining tournament in the fall at the Oklahoma Invitational at The Territory Golf and Country Club, hosted by Cameron University.