Birgir Magnusson Assistant Coach | Southern Illinois University Athletics Website
Birgir Magnusson Assistant Coach | Southern Illinois University Athletics Website
Southern Illinois University's Women's Golf team concluded its regular season at the Diamante Intercollegiate in Hot Springs, Arkansas, finishing in 16th place. The Salukis achieved a notable performance in the second round by shooting 294 (+6), marking the program's 13th-lowest round in its history and the lowest since October 2019.
Kayla Sayyalinh was instrumental during this historic round, achieving one-under par with 71 strokes. Pihla Pennanen led the team overall, tying for 34th with a score of 221 (+5).
The final standings for the Saluki golfers were as follows:
- Team: 16th place, scoring a total of 913 (+49)
- Pihla Pennanen: Tied for 34th, with a score of 221 (+5)
- Kayla Sayyalinh: Placed 47th, scoring 223 (+7)
- Kylee Vaughan and Calli Smith both tied for 89th place with scores of 236 (+20) each
- Morgan Gindler finished in 96th place with a score of 241 (+25)
The Saluki Women's Golf team will now take a winter break and resume play in February.
For further updates on the team's activities and performances, fans can follow them on social media platforms including X (@SIU_WGolf), Facebook (@Saluki Women's Golf), and Instagram (@siu_wgolf).
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