By Mike Anderson, NKU Sports Information

Results

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – The Northern Kentucky University women’s golf team opened its 2008-09 season by sharing fifth place at the 2008 Ferris State Invitational at Katke Golf Course.

The Norse finished with a 54-over-par 630 (311-319) in the event, tying Ashland in their efforts. Grand Valley carded a 594 (298-296) to win the event by 15 strokes over second-place California (Pa.) (305-304—609). Ferris State finished third (319-296—615) while Indianapolis (304-313—617) helped round out the top five teams.

Individually, Grand Valley’s Ashley Smith took the medal with an even-par 144 (70-74) in the 36-hole event. NKU’s Alicia Stauffacher shared ninth-place at 10-over-par (74-80—154). Lyndsay Bevill (77-79—156) also cracked the top 25, sharing 16th place at 12-over par.

The Norse move on to the Laker Classic in Allendale, Mich., beginning Sept. 1.