Blue Raiders finish 15th in Chattanooga

Tuesday, April 4

Chattanooga, Tenn.

Middle Tennessee

Chattanooga Classic

4/4/2023 2:28:00 PM | Women's Golf

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By: Thomas Donley, MT Athletics

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Taylor Edlin led the way with a top-20 finish as Middle Tennessee women's golf finished the Chattanooga Classic in 15th place Tuesday. The Blue Raiders carded a 302 (+14) in the final round to end the event at 914 (+50), finishing strong on a cloudy day that started with temperatures in the low 60s and warmed up into the mid-to-upper 70s by the end of play. The six Blue Raiders were a combined 1-under on their final three respective holes of the day.

Edlin carded a 75 (+3) to finish off a 54-hole performance of 220 (+4) ending the event in a tie for 20th. She led MTSU with three birdies in the third round, including one on hole 12, her final hole of the day.

Catherine Caudill shot a 75 (+3) Tuesday to finish in 41st place at 225 (+9). Her three-round score of 225 (+9) put her in 41st place and equaled her third-lowest tournament score of the season.

Molly Bebelaar and Lanie Campbell tied for 79th at 237 (+21). Campbell recorded a 76 (+4) in the third round for her best score of the tournament. Bebelaar shot an 81 (+9) Tuesday, going 1-under over her final seven holes of the day.

Abbie Lee rounds out the Blue Raider lineup in 87th place at 243 (+27). Her 76 (+4) Tuesday was her lowest of the tournament, as she went 2-under over her final five holes of the event.

Lauren Gilchrist, playing as an individual, tied for 84th at 241 (+25) after carding a 76 (+4) in the third round, six strokes lower than her next-lowest round of the week.

The Blue Raiders wrapped up the regular season Tuesday and will set their sights on the Conference USA Championship.

By the Numbers
13 - Edlin was one shy of the tournament lead with 13 total birdies.
38 – Catherine Caudill's 38 pars led the team and were four off the individual lead.
74 – Edlin brought her team-leading birdie total to 74 for the season.

Coach's Comments: Avery George
"Lots of positives to pull from today. The girls showed a lot of grit down the stretch and finished with a few birdies. We learned from the first two rounds and made a few adjustments on how we approached a couple of holes. We know what we need to work on, and we are excited to enter the postseason!"

Tournament Notes

SMU won the tournament at 850 (-15).
Xavier's Emma McMyler won the title at 207 (-9).
The C-USA Championship will be held April 13-15 at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

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