May 7, 2011

Final Results

NOTRE DAME, Ind. (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV women's golf team wrapped up action at the 2011 NCAA Central Regional, held at the Warren Golf Course on the campus of the University of Notre Dame today, finishing in 21st place.

The Rebels, making their ninth straight appearance in just their 10th season as a program, carded a weekend-low round of 311 (+23).

UCLA captured the regional title, finishing four strokes ahead of second place LSU. Minnesota was third while Arkansas was fourth, host Notre Dame fifth, Ohio State sixth, Stanford seventh and Wake Forest eighth, rounding out the teams that have qualified for play at the NCAA Championships in College State, Texas.

Stephanie Kono (UCLA) and Megan McChrystal (LSU) tied for medalist honors, finishing at 2-over par for the tournament. Kono carded the lowest round of the tournament and just the third sub-70 with a 4-under 68.

Advancing as individual qualifiers are Lindy Duncan (Duke) and Maribel Lopez Porras (Tulane). Duncan finished tied for sixth at 6-over while Porras defeated Maria Juliana Loza (Chattanooga) in the first playoff hole.

UNLV senior Therese Koelbaek was one of just nine players to turn in a round of even par or better in the final round, shooting a weekend-best 72. Koelbaek climbed 21 spots on the day and finished at 9-over for the tournament in a tie for 18th overall.

Fellow senior Alejandra Guacaneme shot a final round 81 to finish 25-over for the tournament and in a tie for 95th. Ellis Keenan posted her best round of the week with a 5-over 77, finishing at 27-over in her first regional tournament.

Bethany Glassford's final round of 82 placed her in a tie for 117th while Katerina Prorokova turned in an 81 and moved three spots up the board.