- NCAA Championships Final Results

LOUISVILLE, KY. - The TexAnn golf team completed their run at the NCAA Division II National Championships at Persimmons Ridge Golf Course in Louisville, Ky. with a fifth-place finish.

Tarleton started off in ninth place after the first round and continued to climb the standings throughout the event.  The TexAnns sat in eighth after the second round and sixth after the third round. 

Nova Southeastern took first place overall, and had three individuals in the top four golfers.  It marked their fourth straight national title.  Florida Southern, Grand Canyon and Barry came in just ahead of Tarleton.

This season made it the sixth straight trip to the DII Championships for Tarleton and the sixth top five finish.

Individually, Jacqueline Lau led the way for the TexAnns, shooting a 318, which tied for 16th.  Sharon Lau also broke the top 25 with a 321, which tied her for 23rd.  Jessica Pickwick shot a 326 (T-33rd), while Katy Ward finished with a 327 (38th) and Sarah Fulfer shot a 353 (61st).

Head coach Jerry Doyle was proud of the TexAnns' performance after a tough start to the tournament.

"The girls really did a great job of getting that first round out of their minds and battling each day," said Doyle.  "We played a very tough course, the toughest we've played all season.  I am proud of what the team was able to do all season and it shows how much work and dedication they put in."

For more information regarding the 2012 Tarleton women's golf season, check out TarletonSports.com.