The Winona State University golf teams opened the week with a notable set of results at their respective competitions. 

The women’s golf team snagged a third-place finish at the NSIC Preview, shooting a two-round score of 644. 

In a field of six teams, including five NSIC squads, Winona State managed to card rounds of 320 and 324 to claim their position of third overall and second among the NSIC teams.  

“Getting back on the grass is something that takes getting used to after four consecutive months of practicing inside,” third-year Marah Rothgarn said. “However, we are all accommodating to the weather and the grass we are competing in.”  

The team’s excitement and determination to get back onto the course certainly showed throughout the competition.

Carly Moon would lead the Warriors, finishing in fifth individually. She opened the NSIC Preview with an 82 (+10) and followed with a 74 (+2), earning the lowest score recorded by any competitor during day two.  

Ellie Behring led on the first day shooting a six-over par 78. With a second-round score of 84 (+11), Behring took a top-10 finish and a two-day total of 161.  

Rachel Henderson was just one stroke back, tying for 12th with a total score of 162. She carded rounds of 79 (+7) and 83 (+11) over the two days.  

Toni Baldwin earned a top-20 finish with rounds of 85 and 84 to shoot a 169 (+25) while Marah Rothgarn rounded out the Warriors scoring with a 176.  

“So far, the season has been going well, and I think our overall team scores have been improving,” Baldwin said. “As for how things have progressed each match, I would say the support we have for one another increases every time we play.” 

Kessa Mara golfed as an individual in the event and carded rounds of 88 and 89 for an overall score of 177 (+33).  

Meanwhile, the men’s golf team turned in their best three-round score of the season at The Mule, shooting an 871 (+31) as a team to claim a sixth-place finish.  

The Warriors carded impressive rounds of 283, 287 and 301 to be in contention throughout the invitational and ultimately grasped sixth among a daunting field of 19 teams.  

Bennett Thomas led, finishing fourth individually. He would open The Mule with two rounds of under-par golf, tying for first with a 68 (-2) and 67 (-3) on day one. On the final day, Thomas earned a 75 (+5), bringing his score to 210 to finish even-par for the tournament.  

Gabe Goodman earned a top-15 finish, shooting a three-round total of 215 (+5). Goodman opened the competition with a one-under par 69 during the first round, then shot a 76 (+6) during round two. In round three, he would earn an even-par score of 70.  

Peyton Coahran tied for 40th with a 223 (+13), opening with a 73 (+3) and 74 (+4) on the first day, and a 76 (+6) during the final round.  

Alessandro Trenta and Matt Turner rounded out the Warriors scoring with scores of 227 (+17) each, sharing a score with Tyler Johnson who golfed as an individual in the event. 

After a successful week, both the men’s and women’s team will be on the road to their next matches. The men’s team will take their turn at the NSIC Championships in Blue Springs, MO. On April 21-23 while the women’s team will travel to Wayne, Neb. for the Wayne State invite on April 17-18.