HUTCHINSON, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris women's golf team wrapped up the two-day Sword and Shield Invite, placing sixth overall. Day One was played in Hutchinson, Minn., at Crow River Golf Club, while Day Two was played in Buffalo Lake, Minn., at Oakdale Golf Course.
 
The University of Northwestern won the event, shooting 85 over par, 99 strokes better than second place. Morgan Philyaw won the event, carding a 159 (+16).
 
The Cougars finished sixth in the two-day event. Merill Wiley paced UMM, finishing the event 66 over par. Also representing Minnesota Morris were Gianna Klarenbeek, Gabi Appert, and Bonita Young.
 
Results
Place                Name                                       Rd 1                 Rd2                              Total                
19                    Merill Wiley                             101 (+30)          108 (+36)                        209 (+66)
25                    Gianna Klarenbeek                    119 (+48)          115 (+43)                        234 (+91)         
t. 28                  Gabi Appert                              121 (+50)          120 (+48)                        241 (+98)
30                    Bonita Young                            124 (+53)          122 (+50)                        246 (103)
 
                                   

The Cougars start the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament on Thursday in Becker, Minn.