MANHATTAN, Kan. (9/21/21) – A 1-under par 71 helped Olivia Schmidt to a tie for 10th as the Arkansas State women’s golf team wrapped up play at the Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational in eighth place among 10 teams. 

Entering the final round tied for 23rd, Schmidt was among five players to go below par Tuesday. With the 1-under par 71, Schmidt moved up 13 spots to a tie for 10th with a total of 223 (+7) for her 13th career top-10 finish and second in as many tournaments this season. Casey Sommer gained 12 spots on the leaderboard to finish tied for 35th at 15-over par 235 following a final round 1-over par 73. Elise Schultz (T44 | 237), Kiley Rodrigues (T46 | 238) and Kayla Burke (48 | 239) rounded out the team scorers for A-State. Maria Jose Atristain Vega competed as an individual and tied for 55th totaling 247 (+31). 

A-State turned in a final round total of 310 (+22) and totaled 921 (+57) for the eighth-place finish among 10 squads. Nebraska (B) topped the team standings at 21-over par 885 with Sam Houston (891) and host Kansas State (898) rounding out the top three. 

The Red Wolves return to competition Sept. 27-29 in the Johnie Imes Invitational at The Club at Old Hawthorne. For the latest on A-State women’s golf, follow the team on Twitter (@AStateGolf), Facebook (/AStateWGolf) and Instagram (astatewgolf). 

Marilynn Smith Sunflower Invitational
Final Results
8 | Arkansas State – 313-298-310=921 (+57)
T10 | Olivia Schmidt – 75-77-71=223 (+7)
T35 | Casey Sommer – 83-75-73=231 (+15)
T44 | Elise Schultz – 77-73-87=237 (+21)
T46 | Kiley Rodrigues – 80-76-82=238 (+22)
48 | Kayla Burke – 81-74-84=239 (+23)
T55 | Maria Jose Atristain Vega* – 88-80-79=247 (+31)