The Iowa women’s golf team finished 16th of 16 teams at the Chevron Collegiate in Houston, Texas, on Monday and Tuesday.
The Hawkeyes struggled behind top national talent and a slow first round at the Golf Club of Houston, competing against 15 other teams that included TCU, Texas A&M, and Arkansas. They finished the tournament in last, shooting an 893 with rounds of 309, 290, and 294.
Fourth-year Paula Miranda was Iowa’s top finisher, shooting a 218 with a 77, 71, and 70 across her three rounds to tie for 47th in the tournament. But in the opening round, the Hawkeyes shot a disappointing 309 that set a harder tone to surpass over the rest of the tournament.
The second round was much brighter for Iowa as it trimmed 19 shots off its score from round one, shooting a 290.
Three Hawks carded below-par scores as sophomore Ximena Benites shot -2 while Miranda and Junior Riley Lewis carded -1. Benites was one of three players in the tournament to card an eagle, which came on the first day.
In the final round of the tournament, the Hawkeyes shot a 294, during which Miranda led the team. She shot a -2 with four birdies and twelve pars.
Lewis earned second place for the Hawkeyes across the weekend, shooting a 223 with scores of 78, 71, and 74, tying her for 64th in the tournament.
Up next
The Hawkeyes will travel to Tucson, Arizona, from March 2-4 to compete in the MountainView Collegiate.