10.14.10 | Women's Golf

Baker women take third behind two NCAA schools

LEE’S SUMMITT, Mo. – The Baker women’s golf team had a strong showing the Avila University Invitational, posting a third place finish behind NCAA squads Fort Hays State University and Northwest Missouri State University.

Monday play saw rainy and cool conditions with golfers getting into and out of rain gear as showers ran through the area from before the round started and 10 a.m., until late afternoon as the sun broke out with about three holes to play.

Tuesday’s second round saw sunny and warmer conditions with a 10-15 mph northwest wind, nearly ideal golf weather.

Junior Stacy Yowell (pictured) paced the Baker women with rounds of 91 and 86, while senior Krista Yaktine scored 94 and 86 on the par-72, 5900-yard golf course. Sophomores Bristol Brandt (95-95) and Haley Knowland (97-99) added solid performances as the Baker women were the only NAIA squad to score in the 90’s or better as individuals for both rounds.

The Wildcats return to action on Oct. 17^th when they travel to the Missouri Valley College Fall Invitational.

Varsity Team Results

Fort Hays State University            341            336            677
Northwest Missouri State              346            353            699
Baker University                            377            366            743
Avila University                             390            367            757
Park University                             381            379            760
William Jewell College                 387            383            770
Missouri Valley College                408            412            820
Ottawa University                         411            423            834
Dodge City CC                             438            413            851
Central Methodist                        DNF            381            DNF