
OAK BROOK, Ill. --- University of St. Francis kept its streak alive recording a top three finish for the sixth straight meet to start off the season when the Fighting Saints placed third at the Elmhurst College Bluejay Classic on Tuesday at the Oak Brook Golf Club.
USF, which recorded a 336 score, finished behind Classic champion Lewis University and Wheaton College. Lewis' top four players shot no higher than an 82 leading to a 326 team total, while Wheaton carded a 333 team score.
Junior Vicky McGowan (Lincoln-Way East H.S./Mokena, IL) led the way for the Fighting Saints finishing in a three-way tie for first-place with Lewis teammates Liz Zimmer and Allison Snyder. All three shot 81. Snyder, however, gained medalist honors by shooting a 39 on the back nine with McGowan being awarded second place.
Freshman Ashleigh Offerman (Joliet Catholic Academy/Elwood, IL) was right behind that trio as one of five golfers to shoot 82 on the course.
Juniors Ariel Jagmin (Lincoln-Way East H.S./Frankfort, IL) and Lindsey Karlson (Lincoln-Way Central H.S./New Lenox, IL) rounded out USF's scoring contingent with rounds of 85 and 88, respectively.
Head coach Tom O'Connor's club concludes its season with a two-day meet at Foss Park Golf Course in North Chicago, Ill. hosted by Robert Morris University.