The Loyola Chicago women's golf team placed 13th at The Nashville Invitational. Despite their overall ranking, the team showed improvement throughout the tournament, with sophomore Grace Hui leading the way by finishing tied for 27th at +11. The team final score was 81-over-par, while Delaware secured the team victory at 18-over-par and Lipscomb's Ava Bankston won individually at one-over-par. Coach Brandy Johnston expressed pride in the team's progress, noting their ability to adjust and improve rankings during the event.

By the Numbers
  • Loyola's team score: 81-over-par (+33, +25, +23).
  • Grace Hui finished tied for 27th with a score of +11 (+9, +2, E).
Yes, But

While improvement was noted, the team did not meet their desired finishing position, highlighting a gap between expectations and results.

State of Play
  • Team improved performance each round, moving up in standings.
  • Hui's even-par final round marked her best performance since fall.
What's Next

The team will compete in the Dolores Black Falcon Invitational in Bowling Green, Ohio on April 11-12, aiming to further improve their results.

Bottom Line

Grace Hui's strong showing demonstrates potential for future tournaments, and the team's dedication to improvement suggests they are on a positive trajectory despite their current ranking.