ST. MICHAEL, Minn. – The University of Minnesota Morris women's golf team placed seventh at the Northwestern Invite Tuesday in St. Michael, Minn., led by Kaylie Schmitz.

The host, University of Northwestern, won the event by shooting 14 over par, finishing 35 strokes ahead of second place. Morgan Eckman of UNW won the individual title after carding a 73 (+1).

The Cougars finished seventh, with Schmitz leading the team. Gianna Klarenbeek, Ava Miller, and Fiona Jiang also scored for the Cougars. Merill Wiley competed as an individual and had the best finish for UMM, placing 29th.

Results
Place                Name                                       Rd 1                
29                    Merill Wiley                            112 (+40)                     
30                    Kaylie Schmitz                         117 (+45)                     
31                    Gianna Klarenbeek                    119 (+47)         
34                    Ava Miller                                122 (+50)         
38                    Fiona Jiang                               136 (+67)
40                    Bonita Young                            147 (+75)         

 
The Cougars return to action on Sept. 10 at the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference Preview, held at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker, Minn.