Maynard wins first tournament as a Blue Raider

Monday, September 4

Mobile, Ala.

Middle Tennessee

USA Intercollegiate

9/4/2023 2:07:00 PM | Women's Golf

Belmont transfer finishes with fourth-lowest tournament score in program history

By: Thomas Donley, MT Athletics

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MOBILE, Ala. - Kendall Maynard emerged victorious at the USA Intercollegiate, taking the individual title with a score of 209 (-7). The transfer from Belmont made her Middle Tennessee debut this weekend, finishing with a third-round score of 71 (-1) Monday.

Maynard became the first Blue Raider to win an individual tournament title since Jenna Burris won the 2017 Conference USA title. Maynard matched Burris' score of 209 in that CUSA Tournament for the fourth-lowest 54-hole score in program history.

Kendall Maynard is the first Blue Raider individual champion since 2017! pic.twitter.com/ZKiMY58tbv
— Middle Tennessee Women's Golf (@MT_WGolf) September 4, 2023

MTSU finished fourth as a team at 880 (+16) after carding a 300 (+12) in Monday's third round.

Ella Manley joined Maynard in the top 10, carding a 217 (+1) in her first collegiate tournament. She shot a 76 (+4) in the third round.

Abbie Lee, playing as an individual, tied for 17th at 220 (+4) after a 76 (+4) of her own in the third round.

Molly Bebelaar tied for 28th at 224 (+8). Lanie Campbell tied for 44th at 230 (+14). Jillian Bowman tied for 49th at 235 (+19).

By the Numbers
18 - Maynard's individual title was the 18th in program history.
217 - Manley's 217 was the lowest tournament score by a Blue Raider since Catherine Caudill's 212 in 2018.

Coach's Comments: Chris Adams
"I am very proud of Kendall for winning her debut as a Blue Raider at seven under par. Also proud of the team for some great rounds this week and Ella for finishing in the top 10. Now to get ready for Vandy, and we have a couple weeks to prepare."

Player's Perspective: Kendall Maynard
"Couldn't be more happy to win my first tournament as a Blue Raider. Big thank you to the team, coaches and families for encouraging and believing in me. They really helped calm my nerves the last day. Can't wait for the rest of the season!"

Tournament Notes

Maynard won by a margin of two strokes over second place.
Louisiana Monroe won the team title at 863 (-1).
The Blue Raiders are back in action September 22-24 at Vanderbilt's Mason Rudolph Championship.

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