Pioneers save best for last

The UW-Platteville women's golf team saved its best for last.

The Pioneers matched their season-best with a 344 score Sunday, finishing fifth in the 54-hole Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships at Northern Bay Golf Resort & Marina in Arkdale, Wis

UWP had a 361 on Friday and 372 Saturday before shaving the score down to 344 Sunday.

Junior Tricia Pawelski had the second-best round for a Pioneer ever at the WIAC championships, shooting a 77 Sunday. After shooting 95 and 94 the first two days, Pawelski's hot Sunday lifted her to 20th place overall. Only Ahna Hendrickson, with a 73 in 2005, has ever done better in the WIAC championships.

Freshman Kellsey Welter was right behind Pawelski for the weekend, finishing 21st with a 267, with two of her three rounds under 90. Sophomore Kerrie Liske shot a career-best 88 Sunday and finished in 28th with a 275 total.

Freshmen Kelsey Lieving (276) was 32nd, Ellyn Subak (292) 37th, and Helen Wilson (293) 39th for Coach Peter Reif's crew.

UW-Eau Claire won its record sixth WIAC championship.