Golf Teams Return To Action In Victoria For Tri-Match

VICTORIA, Texas – Texas Southern Men’s and Women’s Golf return to the links as they compete in the UHV vs. Texas Southern, Prairie View A&M Tri-Match hosted by University of Houston-Victoria.

The women’s golf team finished in 10th place at the Remax Prime Properties Bearkat Invitational hosted by Sam Houston State University last week. Senior Ashlie Hobbs was the top scorer for the Tigers with her two-day finish of 159 (80-79). Lyla Vaughn finished four strokes back on 163 (82-81). Due to unplayable conditions caused by heavy rain, round 2 was canceled and the tournament has been shortened to 36 holes.

The men’s golf team competed in the Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. HBCU Golf Classic with a 6th place finish. Junior Liam O’Rourke was the top scorer for the Tigers breaking into the top 10 as he tied for eighth. O’Rourke posted a 1-over-par two-day total of 145 (71-74). Sophomore Darian Faust finished six strokes back and tied for 21st place on a 151 (74-77). Freshman Matthew VanHoy posted a 154 (76-78) while Junior Kci Lindskog moved up the leaderboard with his 155 (79-76) finish. Sophomore Ravepon Kosalutta carded a 160 two-day total.

The UHV vs. Texas Southern, Prairie View A&M Tri-Match is scheduled to be held at Victoria Country Club in Victoria, Texas. It will be a one-day 18-hole format with your Tigers teeing off from 9 a.m. Tuesday.

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