The Illinois State women's golf team finished eighth in the Ozarks National Invitational, led by Elise Fennell's final-round score of 73. Missouri State secured first place with a total score of 904, with South Dakota State and UTEP following closely behind. Fennell's performance included the least bogeys in the tournament and tied for ninth overall in individual scores. Reagan Kennedy also had a strong showing, finishing in 14th place with a score of 229. The team is set to compete next at the Boilermaker Spring Classic in Indiana.

By the Numbers
  • Illinois State finished eighth with a score of 943.
  • Elise Fennell scored 226 over three rounds, tied for ninth.
  • Reagan Kennedy finished with a score of 229, placing 14th.
State of Play
  • Missouri State claimed the tournament title with a score of 904.
  • With just one tournament left, the Redbirds are prepping for the MVC Championship.
What's Next

The team will compete at the Boilermaker Spring Classic in West Lafayette, Indiana, on April 12 and 13, before heading into the MVC Championship.

Bottom Line

The Redbirds showed resilience and solid individual performances, particularly from Fennell and Kennedy, setting a positive tone heading into the final stretches of the season.