Le Mars, Iowa – The OUAZ men's and women's golf programs delivered an impressive performance at the Northwest Iowa National Invitational held Sept. 21-22 at Willow Creek Golf Club in Le Mars, Iowa.
The highlight of the event came from the Spirit men, who secured a first-place finish in a talented field with a three-round score of 825 (-27). OUAZ posted rounds of 272, 280, and 273 to finish four strokes ahead of the runner-up.
Leading the men's squad was Shashank Koirala, who finished among the tournament's top performers. Jedd Thomas, Corley McLernon, Liam Toole, and Oliver Ruutu rounded out the scoring lineup as the Spirit put together three consistent rounds to claim the top spot in the team standings.
On the women's side, OUAZ also turned in a strong showing, finishing third overall with a team total of 883 (+19) after rounds of 293, 299, and 291.
The Spirit women were led by Tanli LeMoyne, Chiara Israng, and Alayna Lekkerkerk, who helped pace OUAZ to its third-place finish. Maria Marcello and Macie Doherty also contributed to the team effort as the Spirit finished among the top teams in the field.
The successful week in Iowa continued a strong start to the fall season for both Spirit squads. Competing against many of the NAIA's top programs, OUAZ demonstrated its depth and consistency while recording one of the top overall performances of the tournament weekend.
Up Next
The Spirit return home to host the OUAZ Fall Invitational beginning Monday, September 28, at Sterling Grove Golf & Country Club in Surprise, Arizona. Both teams will look to carry their momentum into their home event as they continue their fall schedules.
