Rams place highest finish at Mountain West Championship since 2010

Mountain West Women's Golf Championship

[ROUND 3 RECAP]
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – The Colorado State women's golf team finished the Mountain West Championship in third place – the highest finish in nearly the last decade. The Rams finished round one of the championship in eighth place, but fought back moving to fifth after the second round and up two spots in the finale to finish the Championship in third with a 31-over par 895 (306-295-294).

"We did get off to a rough start and our team was frustrated about that," Head Coach Annie Young said. "But man, did they battle the last two days. It's good to see them play to their potential; we were waiting for that all year."

CSU's third place finish and 31-over par 895 is the lowest score recorded at Mission Hills Country Club for the Rams and the lowest in the Mountain West Championships since 2011 when they carded an 889. Colorado State's six-over par 294 in the final round is also the lowest in recent memory at the Mountain West Championship.

Two Rams finished in the top-10 for the second time this season. Katrina Prendergast and Ellen Secor finished third and tied fourth place, respectfully. The pair started the season at the Ptarmigan Ram Classic finishing tied second and fifth, respectfully.

Katrina Prendergast led the Rams with an even par for the Championship after carding a three-under par 69 in the final round. The junior finished in third, but that wasn't her best finish at the Mountain West Championship as she started her career tied for second as a freshman.

Prendergast was at even or below-par the whole day Wednesday, recording five birdies and just two bogies.

"Today was a big day for Katrina," added Young. "She is trying to make regionals, so that is always in the back of your mind. But she stepped up and that didn't surprise me one bit. She is went out there and just competed at the highest level."

Ellen Secor signed her card with an even-par 72 in the final day, finishing the Championship tied for fourth with a one-over par. The sophomore tallied two birdies on the front nine to make the turn at even-par. On the back she came back with two more birds to close the day even.

Brooke Nolte showed signs of life in the final day, recording CSU's third best score of the day with a four-over par 76 – her best round of the Championship. The freshman marked three birdies on the day – total of the first two rounds combined.

Both Jessica Sloot and Haley Greb followed with five-over 77 in round three to help move CSU up two spots on the leaderboard. Greb finished tied for 27th in her first MW Championship, while Sloot closed tied for 30th.

"What was huge for us this week's success was the back three," continued Young. "With Jessica Sloot, Haley Greb and Brooke Nolte stepping up, it helped us get the score that we needed. They struggled from time-to-time this season, but they came ready to play this week and it was huge."

Prendergast dominated the par threes, tied for first with a 2.83 stroke average on those holes and two-under par. Secor also controlled the par-five holes leading all players with a 4.5 average with a six-under par.

"I am just proud of how they fought all season long," concluded Young. "There were times out there that weren't very good and there were times were played well and competed. This week was a great way to end the season and I feel like we belong and can compete with the best."

Colorado State will await its fate of the NCAA Regionals that are scheduled for the second week in May. Regional selections will be announced next week.

FINAL RESULTS (+31) 306-295-294--895
3. Katrina Prendergast (E) 77-70-69--216
T4. Ellen Secor (+1) 74-71-72--217
T27. Haley Greb (+17) 75-81-77--233
T30. Jessica Sloot (+18) 80-77-77--234
T35 Brooke Nolte (+20) 83-77-76--236

LEADERBOARD
1. ⁴¹ UNLV (+8) 287-291-294--872
2. ⁴⁸ San Diego State (+16) 298-292-290--880
3. Colorado State (+31) 306-295-294--895
4. New Mexico (+38) 298-300-304--902
5. Nevada (+39) 302-295-306--903
6. San Jose State (+46) 300-315-295--910
7. Fresno State (+49) 295-309-309--913
8. Wyoming (+63) 307-305-315--927
9. Boise State (+66) 303-311-316--930

[ROUND 2 RECAP]

Rams move up the leaderboard in round two of Mountain West Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – The Rams moved up the leaderboard in round two of the Mountain West Women's Golf Championship on Tuesday in round two of the three-day championship. Colorado State recorded a seven-over par 295 in the second round – its lowest of the week and tied for the third lowest of the day behind the top three teams: UNLV, San Diego State and Nevada.

Katrina Prendergast got back on track and carded the lowest score of the day for the Rams with a two-under par 70. Ellen Secor followed with a one-under par 71 and is currently tied for third place overall. Both Jessica Sloot and Brooke Nolte finished the second round with a five-over par 77.

Prendergast led CSU the whole day, making the turn at even par. On the back, she cut her score down to four-under heading to the final hole, but a hiccup on 18 ended the day with a two-under 72 and tied for 11th place.

Secor followed closely playing consistent from first drive to final putt. The sophomore recorded just one bogie during the day, while knocking in two birdies to finish with a one-under 71 and tied for third overall with a one-over par 73.

ROUND 2 RESULTS (+25) 306-295--601
T3. Ellen Secor (+1) 74-71--145
T11. Katrina Prendergast (+3) 77-70--147
T31. Haley Greb (+12) 75-81--156
T37. Jessica Sloot (+13) 80-77--157
41 Brooke Nolte (+16) 83-77--160

Colorado State will finish the Mountain West Championship tomorrow starting at 8 a.m. MT. PAIRINGS

LEADERBOARD
1. ⁴¹ UNLV (+2) 287-291--578
2. ⁴⁸ San Diego State (+14) 298-292--590
3. Nevada (+21) 302-295--597
4. New Mexico (+22) 298-300-598
5. Colorado State (+25) 306-295--601
6. Fresno State (+28) 295-309--604
7. Wyoming (+36) 307-305--612
8. Boise State (+23) 303-311--614
9. San Jose State (+39) 300-315--615

[ROUND 1 RECAP]

Rams finish round one at Mountain West Championship
RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. – The Colorado State women's golf team finished the first round of the Mountain West Championship with an 18-over par 306 and in eighth place.

Ellen Secor leads the Rams after the first 18 holes with a two-over par 74. Haley Greb follows carding a three-over par 75 and tied for 17th, while Katrina Prendergast inked a five-over 77 and is tied for 29th.

Secor started the day with three bogies and just one birdie on the front nine, but dialed it in on the back with two more birds to finish with her 74 and even on the back nine. Haley Greb also didn't shoot her best on the front course, making the turn with a two-over par, but found her stroke on the back with three birdies and a one-over par to finish with a 75. Prendergast was the lone Ram to birdie the first hole of the day, but only beat one other hole on the back nine to finish with a 77.

ROUND 1 RESULTS (+18) 306
T11. Ellen Secor (+2) 74
T17. Haley Greb (+3) 75
T29. Katrina Prendergast (+5) 77
T37. Jessica Sloot (+8) 80
44. Brooke Nolte (+11) 83

Colorado State will continue with round two on Tuesday starting at 8 a.m. MT. PAIRINGS

[PREVIEW]

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Colorado State women's golf team will begin the Mountain West women's golf championship on Monday in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Rounds will start on Monday and run through Wednesday at the Dinah Shore Tournament Course at Mission Hill Country Club. Each day 18 holes will be played, starting with tee times off the first hole. The course is a par 72 and plays 6,270 yards.

FIELD (9)
Colorado State, UNLV, San Diego State, San Jose State, New Mexico, Fresno State, Nevada, Wyoming, Boise State.

COLORADO STATE LINEUP
1. Katrina Prendergast
2. Ellen Secor
3. Jessica Sloot
4. Haley Greb
5. Brooke Nolte

FORMAT
Three-day, 54-hole tournament with 18 holes played each day starting on Friday through Sunday. The top-four individuals from each five-member team with the lowest scores for each 18-hole round constitute the scoring members for that given round.

TEE TIMES
Tee times will start at 8:00 a.m. MT off the first hole. PAIRINGS

MW CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
2017: 8th / 933
2016: 6th / 921
2015: 6th / 913
2014: 8th / 929
2013: 7th / 950
2012: 5th / 922
2011: 6th / 889
2010: 3rd / 914
2009: 4th / 921
2008: 5th / 942
2007: 5th / 949
2006: 6th / 934
2005: 3rd / 907
2004: 5th / 890
2003: 3rd / 917
2002: 3rd / 898
2001: 2nd / 887
2000: 3rd / 937

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