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UCLA Misses Match Play Draw at NCAA Championships

Women's Golf

Bruins finish 15th at 81-over par.

The third-ranked UCLA women's golf team missed the match play draw Monday at the NCAA Women's Golf Championship at Concession GC in Bradenton, FL.

The Bruins, who had to make up 16 shots in the fourth round to earn a spot in the match play competition, posted a team score of 303 (+15) for a 72-hole total of 1,233 (+81). There were no surprises in the top eight, which remained the same as at the end of the third round: 1st: USC (1,192, +40); 2nd: Duke (1,197, +45); 3rd: Baylor (1,198, +46); 4th, Stanford (1,199, +47); 5th: Arizona (1,205, +53); 6th: Tennessee and Texas Tech (1,212, +66); 8th: Washington: 1,214 (+68).

Individually for the Bruins, sophomore Bronte Law was the team's top finisher, tying for 18th place at 11-over par 299. Erynne Lee was next, tying for 51st place (311, +23) following Monday's round of 71 (-1). Also tying for 51st place was junior Louise Ridderstrom, who posted a final round score of 77 (+5). Freshman Erin Choi tied for 62nd place at 27-over par 315 after her round of 80 (+8). Freshman Lydia Choi finished 79th at 322 (+34) after signing for a score of 80 (+8) on Monday.

Alabama's Emma Talley won medalist honors with a 72-hole total of 285 (-3) following a final round 69 (-3).