NEWTON, Kan. – No. 18 Rogers State women's golf won the Newman Spring Invitational on Tuesday. This is RSU's fourth-straight tournament victory.
 
After 36 holes at the Par 72, 6,087-yard Sand Creek Station Golf Course, the Hillcats won the tournament with a card of 604 (+28), just one stroke ahead of second place Central Oklahoma. The second team finished in 13th with a card of 637 (+36).
 
"This was a great final regular season tournament for us," said Head Coach Whitney Hocutt. "The ladies fought hard for two rounds, and we had multiple step up and play well this week. This is the fourth team win in a row and that is a major success, but now we are focused on winning the next one. Thank you to Newman, Sand Creek Station GC, and their volunteers."
 
Jaelynn Unger led the team finishing in a tie for sixth after shooting 149 (+5). Jessica Green finished in 10th with a card of 151 (+7). Lydia Sitorus finished in a three-way tie for 13th with a 153 (+9). Marelda Ayal finished in a group of seven tied at 19th with a 155 (+11). Kristin Gudmundsdottir rounded out the squad in a group of seven tied at 36th tuning in a card of 158 (+14).
 
"Jaelynn played one of her best tournaments this year," continued Hocutt. "Jess Green stayed calm and put two good rounds together. Lydia came back today and played very well, sinking the final birdie putt on her last hole to secure the team victory. Everyone did so well and I am very proud of them."
 
Raquel Flores led the second team in the three-way tie for 13th after shooting 153 (+9). Jessica Osden finished in a group of eight tied at 26th with a 156 (+12). Ellen Loving finished in a three-way tie for 52nd with a 161 (+17). Paulina Flores rounded out the group in a three-way tie for 73rd after shooting 167 (+23).
 
With the regular season complete, the Hillcats will now prepare for the MIAA Conference Championships in Newton, Kan. beginning on Thursday, April 21 returning to the Sand Creek Station Golf Course.