Brink Leads Tigers on First Day of USA Intercollegiate – Memphis Official Athletic Site
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis Tigers began the 2021-22 season on Friday at the USA Intercollegiate at the Robert Trent Jones Magnolia & The Crossings in Mobile, Ala., carding a team total of 305 (+17) to finish the day in 14th place.
KEY MOMENTS
• Sophomore Rebecca Brink led the Tiger charge on the first day of the USA Intercollegiate, firing a team-best 74 (+2) to tie for 32nd after 18 holes.
• Brink was consistent the whole round on Saturday, posting a 37-37 with three birdies on the day.
• Freshman Katie Stinchcomb posted a solid start to her collegiate career, firing a 76 (+4) to tie for 52nd place after one round.
• Both Victoria Gallegos and Brook Veres sit in a tie for 67th with scores of 77 (+5), while Julia Matzat is tied for 74th with a first-round score of 78 (+6).
• Victoria England is tied for 86 with a score of 80 (+8).
TIGER SCORECARD
T-32. Rebecca Brink – 74 (+2)
T-52. Katie Stinchcomb – 76 (+4)
T-67. Victoria Gallegos – 77 (+5)
T-67. Brook Veres – 77 (+5)*
T-74. Julia Matzat – 78 (+6)
T-86. Victoria England – 80 (+8)
* Playing as an individual
TEAM STANDINGS
1. South Florida – 280 (-8)
2. Middle Tennessee – 282 (-6)
3. Sam Houston State – 285 (-3)
4. Houston Baptist – 288 (E)
5. Troy – 291 (+3)
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14. Memphis – 305 (+17)
NOTABLES
• Brink’s 74 matches her career-best effort as a Tiger, tying the 74 she carded at the Valspar Augusta Invitational on Mar. 13, 2021.
UP NEXT
• The Memphis Tigers women’s golf team will continue play at the USA Intercollegiate on Sunday, Sept. 5.
How to follow the Tigers: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Women’s Golf, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team’s social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
