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Women's Golf Joey Mueller, Athletic Communications

Carly Moon leads WSU women's golf to victory at The Legacy Invitational

HENDERSON, Nev. – Carly Moon earned medalist honors and led the Winona State women's golf team to a first-place finish at The Legacy Invitational today.

Moon, a sophomore from Baraboo, Wis., shot a two-day total of 161 (84-77) and was the only player to shoot under 80 in either round en route to winning the tournament by three strokes.

Winona State led by a stroke after the first day (339) and improved their score by 11 strokes on day two (328), to finish with a five-stroke victory over second place McKendree University.

Along with Moon, all five Warriors finished in the top-20 individually. Toni Baldwin tied for third overall by shooting an 83 in each round to finish with a 166. Marah Rothgarn shot a 169 (85-84) and finished tied for eight. Rachel Henderson (87-84) and Ellie Behring (89-86) each finished inside the top-20 to help secure the team victory for WSU.

Winona State featured a second squad in the tournament, and they finished in sixth place as a team. Jessica Smith led with a (92-83) to tie for 20th individually. Alexis Bell cut 11 strokes off her first round during the second round to finish with a 179 (95-84) to help the Warriors cut 10 strokes during day two.

WSU will be in action next at the Midwest Intercollegiate in Bolivar, Mo. on March 21-22. The Warriors will compete in just two more events before the NSIC Championships on April 22-24.

For the most up to date news in Warrior Athletics, please visit: www.WINONASTATEWARRIORS.com and @WinonaStateATH.


About Winona State University Athletics: 

The Winona State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, as an integral part of the educational mission of the institution, is committed to offering opportunities to experience academic and athletic excellence for our student-athletes through two simple words: Graduate Champions.  

Fourteen Warrior programs compete at the NCAA Division II level within the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).  Winona State University competes as an affiliate member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) in the sport of women's gymnastics.
 
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Players Mentioned

Toni Baldwin

Toni Baldwin

Junior
Alexis Bell

Alexis Bell

Senior
Rachel Henderson

Rachel Henderson

Sophomore
Carly  Moon

Carly Moon

Sophomore
Marah Rothgarn

Marah Rothgarn

Sophomore
Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

Junior
Ellie  Behring

Ellie Behring

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Toni Baldwin

Toni Baldwin

Junior
Alexis Bell

Alexis Bell

Senior
Rachel Henderson

Rachel Henderson

Sophomore
Carly  Moon

Carly Moon

Sophomore
Marah Rothgarn

Marah Rothgarn

Sophomore
Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

Junior
Ellie  Behring

Ellie Behring

Freshman