SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2021) – The Wyoming women's golf team finished up play at the 2021 Gold Rush Tournament on Tuesday at the Old Ranch Country Club.
 
The Cowgirls carded a final round total of 18-over 306, which was their best round over the two days. Wyoming finished 11^th with a three day combined score of 79-over 943 (322-315-306). Southern California took home the title with an even 864, while the Trojans Allisen Copuz was the top individual with a combined score of ten-under 206.

"The team made a few adjustments today and played much better," head coach Josey Stender said. "Sam, Erin and Jessica made some clutch putts and fought hard to improve their scores from yesterday. We still have work to do but I'm pleased with the direction we are going as a team with every competitive round."
 
Wyoming was led by sophomores Cristiana Ciasca and Samantha Hui who both finished in a tie for 33^rd. Ciasca carded a final round of eight-over 80 for a two day total of 19-over 235. Following rounds of 81 and 79, Hui shot a three-over 75 to finish 19-over 235.
 
Freshman Jessica Zapf was right behind in a tie for 35^th. She had a final round of five-over 77 and had a three round total of 20-over 236.
 
Graduate Erin Sargent and senior Caitlyn Skavdahl finished in a tie for 47^th. Sargent turned in a final round of three-over 75 for a combined score of 26-over 231 (83-84-75). Skavdahl finished Tuesday with a seven-over 79 to finish 26-over 242 (82-81-79). Competing as an individual, freshman Morgan Ryan finished 40-over 256 in three rounds.
 
The Cowgirls will be back on the course on Thursday, March 11 at the Southern Utah Thunderbird Invitational. It's scheduled for 54-Holes in St. George, Utah.