Strand Ties for Sixth in Orlando – University of Nebraska

Kelli Ann Strand finished in a tie for sixth with a six-under-par 210 following a final-round 72 to lead the Nebraska women’s golf team at the UCF Challenge in Orlando on Monday.

Strand, a sophomore from Challis, Idaho, earned her second top-10 finish and fourth top-15 performance through five tournaments this season. Her effort in the 96-player field helped Nebraska to a tie for 14th in an 18-team field that featured 16 top-100 teams.

The Huskers produced their best round of the tournament with a 289 (+1), including an even-par 72 from Miu Takahashi, who closed the tournament at 219 (+3) to tie for 45th.

Andrea Velez added a 72 of her own for the Huskers to climb into a tie for 84th individually at 229 (+13).

Lindsey Thiele completed Nebraska’s team score in the five-count-four format with a one-over-par 73. Thiele ended the tournament tied for 72nd at 227 (+11).

Arden Louchheim rounded out NU’s five-player lineup in a tie for 80th at 228 (+12) after a final-round 75 (+3). She matched teammate Sydney Harz (228), who was competing as an individual outside the Husker lineup.

North Carolina won the team title at 846 (-18), five strokes ahead of Kansas at 851. Miami took third at 853, while the hosts from UCF, the College of Charleston and Northwestern all tied for fourth at 856 (-8).

Texas Tech’s Lauren Zaretsky captured medalist honors with a three-round total of 203 (-13), while UCF’s Molly Smith took second at 206 (-10). Lily Hirst from Kansas finished third at 207 (-9).

The Huskers return to action at the Spartan Sun Coast Invitational in Sarasota, Fla. (Feb. 18-19).

UCF Challenge
Feb. 3-5, 2024
Orlando, Fla.
Eagle Creek Golf Card (Par 72/6,367 Yards)

Final Team Standings
1. (28) North Carolina – 279-280-287=846 (-18)
2. (46) Kansas – 287-285-279=851 (-13)
3. (48) Miami – 287-280-286=853 (-11)
T4. (78) College of Charleston – 282-289-285=856 (-8)
T4. (13) UCF – 290-284-282=856 (-8)
T4. (14) Northwestern – 290-284-282=856 (-8)
7. (35) Kentucky – 286-293-283=862 (-2)
8. (37) Virginia Tech – 289-289-286=864 (E)
9. (29) Michigan State – 293-287-287=867 (+3)
T10. (51) Iowa State – 298-286-284=868 (+4)
T10. (57) Kent State – 291-290-286=868 (+4)
T12. (99) UNCW – 290-286-296=872 (+8)
T12. (36) North Texas – 298-286-288=872 (+8)
T14. (52) Texas Tech – 293-294-291=878 (+14)
T14. (61) Nebraska – 295-294-289=878 (+14)
16. (108) Penn State – 302-295-286=883 (+19)
17. (97) Old Dominion – 308-304-290=902 (+38)
18. (125) Central Arkansas – 307-305-298=910 (+46)

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