Aneka Seumanutafa Takes Medalist Honors at Westbrook Spring Invitational
2/25/2019 4:37:44 PM | Women's Golf
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PEORIA, Ariz. – Freshman Aneka Seumanutafa earned medalist honors with a 12-under 204 at the Westbrook Spring Invitational Monday at Westbrook Village Golf Club. As a team, the Buckeyes finished 10th after tying for the second-best final-round score with a 5-under 283.
Playing in only her second collegiate tournament, Seumanutafa closed the tournament with a career-best 5-under 67 to take the win. For the tournament, the Emmittsburg, Md., native had 17 birdies, which were the most of any player in the field. She also tied for the best in the field in par-4 scoring at 5-under and ranked second in par-5 scoring at 8-under. Seumanutafa’s 54-hole total of 204 is the Buckeyes’ lowest since Jaclyn Lee shot a 197 in winning the same tournament a year ago.
“Aneka had a very solid week managing herself very well and taking advantage of her strength – ball striking,” Therese Hession, Ohio State head coach, said. “She also had solid wedge play which gave her many birdie opportunities. I’m so happy for her steady performance. I believe there will be many good days ahead.”
The freshman does it! Aneka Seumanutafa, playing in her second collegiate tournament, wins the Westbrook Spring Invitational by four strokes, carding a final-round 5-under 67!
— Ohio State W Golf (@OhioStateWGOLF) February 25, 2019
Senior Niki Schroder, playing as an individual, carded five birdies on her way to a final-round 71 to propel her into a tie for ninth. Schroeder ranked second in par-3 scoring at 3-under.
Sophomore Yukie Sasaki carded a final-round 71 to finish in a tie for 43rd at 3-over par for the tournament. Freshman Lauren Peter finished in a tie for 62nd after a final-round 72 while junior Adeena Shears also tied for 62nd after shooting 73 in the final round. Sophomore Sofia Seldemirova rounded out the Buckeye lineup in a tie for 85th after a 4-over 76.
“I was proud of the team keeping great composure and finishing strong,” Hession added. “Today’s round will be a huge confidence builder heading into the rest of the spring season.”
BUCKEYE RESULTS
10th Team 291-293-283-867 (+3)
1st – Aneka Seumanutafa 69-68-67-204 (-12)
T-9th – Niki Schroder (Ind.) 70-71-71-212 (-4)
T-43rd – Yukie Sasaki 75-73-71-219 (+3)
T-62nd – Lauren Peter 75-75-72-222 (+6)
T-62nd – Adeena Shears 72-77-73-222 (+6)
T-85th – Sofia Seldemirova 75-77-76-228 (+12)
The Buckeyes return to action at the Lady Gator Invitational March 9-10 in Gainesville, Fla.
