Pioneers win Clark Fall Invitational

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – This past weekend, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville women's golf team shot a two-round 718 to defeat St. Ambrose University, Viterbo University and Clarke University and win the Clark Fall Invitational at Galena, Illinois' Eagle Ridge North Course. Three Pioneers finished in the tournament's top 10.

Leading the Pioneers was senior Lindsay Neitzel with a two-day total of 175, low enough to finish third overall. Sophomore Alysse Elko wasn't far behind with a two-day total of 177, finishing tied for fourth overall. On day two, freshman Cortney Olson shot a personal tournament best 84, helping her finish in seventh place with a two-day total of 178. To view additional individual and team results from the invitational, visit http://bit.ly/2f7ghRE.

This weekend, the Pioneers will take on the UW-Whitewater Fall Classic at Madison, Wisconsin's Blackhawk Country Club. To view the Pioneers' full schedule, visit http://athletics.uwplatt.edu/sports/wgolf/2017-18/schedule.

Written by: Amanda Bertolozzi, Writer/Editor, Communications, 608-342-7121, bertolozzia@uwplatt.edu