Cougars Win Third-Consecutive Tournament Title

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Columbia College women’s golf team won their third-consecutive tournament title of the fall season at the Columbia Cougar Classic this afternoon. The Cougars slated a 642, one stroke ahead of NCAA D2, Lincoln University (Mo.).
 
After 36 holes of action, Elin Stenbeck tied for first with a score of 81-77 (158), which resulted in a head-to-head playoff. Stenbeck finished just shy of claiming the top spot.

Lillian Knipfel followed two strokes behind scoring a 79-81 (160). Knipfel and Stenbeck were each named to the All-Tournament Team.

Columbia returns to action October 23-24 at the Roadrunner Invitational in Sedalia, Mo.
 
Individual Finishes:
T1. Elin Stenbeck – 81-77 (158) 
T3. Lillian Knipfel – 79-81 (160)
11. Camryn Swinfard – 82-83 (165)
13. Ashlyn Sanders – 91-76 (167)
14. Sydney Willingham – 86-83 (169)
24. Elizabeth Bigler (Individual) – 87-92 (179)
25. Viviana Boix (Individual) – 87-93 (180)
 
Team Finishes:
1. Columbia College – 327-315 (642)
2. Lincoln (Mo.) – 643
3. William Penn (Iowa) – 663
4. William Woods (Mo.) – 691
5. Central Methodist (Mo.) – 734
6. Missouri Valley – 768