A&M-Commerce Women's Golf Finish 14th at Grand Canyon Women's Invitational

Texas A&M University-Commerce senior Heather Pantalion shot a final round 81 to lead the Lions’ women’s golf team to a 14th-place finish at the Grand Canyon Women's Invitational on Tuesday.

Pantalion and the Lions shot a final round 333 for an 11-stroke improvement from Monday’s opening round in the final round. Making a team-best 11-stroke improvement was sophomore Malonie Oats (pictured), who posted an 81 and had four birdies in the two-day tournament.

Oats tied for 63rd along with junior teammate Mallory Kempf, who made a five-stroke improvement and shot a final round 84 as both shot a 36-hole total of 173.

Junior Megan Benites tied for 68th after shooting a final round 175 (88-87) and junior Kathleen May was 73rd with a 178 (89-89). 

Tarleton State won the team title in convincing fashion with a 31-stroke advantage over second place host Grand Canyon. The TexAnns had three of the top individuals, including individual winner Carla Cooper, who shot a seven-under, 137 (66-71).

The Lions will next travel to the Tarleton State Coca-Cola Classic in Granbury, Texas, starting on April 12th.