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Virginia Takes Fourth at Cougar Classic
Nov. 17, 2004
Sept. 14, 2004
HANAHAN, S.C. - The Virginia women's golf team reached a milestone on Tuesday, as sophomore Rachel Smith (Powell, Tenn.) claimed individual medalist honors. She shot a career-best 68 (-4) to finish at 212 (-4). This marks the first time in the program's brief history that a player has won an individual title. Overall, the Cavaliers finished fourth in the 16-team field with an 883 (+19), beating five ACC opponents. "It is very exciting to have Rachel finish first," said head coach Jan Mann. "There were many strong teams and strong collegiate players, so for her to come out on top is fantastic. She's been playing well, and I?m happy for her." Louisiana State came from behind to take the team title from Tennessee. Their total score of 873 (+9) beat out the Vols' 876 (+12). Furman finished third at 881 (+17). Tennessee's Violeta Retamoza finished second behind Smith at 213 (-3). Cavalier sophomore Leah Wigger (Louisville, Ky.), who had a chance to tie Smith late in the round, finished with a 73 (+1) to put her in a tie for third at 214 (-2). LSU's Vicky Meyer also finished with a 214 (-2). Cavalier freshman Lauren Mielbrecht (Gulf Stream, Fla.) finished her first collegiate tournament in a tie for 36th at 228 (+12). Sophomore Sally Shonk (Nobelsville, Ind.) came in with a 231 (+15) to tie for 45th. Sophomore Lindsay Robinson (Huntington, W.V.) wound up in a tie for 64th at 237 (+21).
The Cavaliers return to action October 1-3 at the Mason Rudolph Championship in Nashville, Tennessee.
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