KEARNEY, Neb. – Oklahoma Baptist senior
Morgan Simmons had the best round of any Bison women's golfer during the three-day, three-round Central Regional Preview at Meadowlark Hills Golf Club.
The Memphis, Tenn., native shot an even-par 71 on Tuesday and in the process, climbed 15 spots to finish in a tie for 18th. Her third-round efforts included a pair of birdies and pars on 13 holes. It was improvement for Simmons who had fired a six-over 77 and four-over 75 during the opening two rounds.
Junior
Emilee Pierce delivered OBU's next-best finish, a tie for 72nd. On Sunday, the first round, she pared 12 of the 18 holes, added a birdie and was five-over (76). That was her best effort over the three days.
Another Bison had a solid third round, sophomore
Priscilla Gant. During Tuesday's efforts, she was one-over, a 72. The McKinney, Texas native posted a pair of birdies as well as 13 pars. By the end of the tourney, Gant was slotted in 76th place.
OBU's last two scorers were
Adriana Torres Digon (t83rd) and
Colbie Moses (86th). For Digon, her best round was the first (+7; 78) while Moses was five-over (76) on Sunday's first round.
The Bison have one fall tournament left. That starts on Monday, Oct. 26 at the Tulsa Cup at Forest Ridge Golf Club.
