JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 29, 2020) – The Truett McConnell University women's golf team traveled to the East Tennessee Collegiate, hosted by Milligan College, and was capable of getting one round of 18 in before weather canceled day two. With round one results being final, the Lady Bears finished third of 10 teams with a score of 321.

TMU finished behind No. 6 Cumberlands University, who won with a score of 308, and No. 24 Milligan College, who took runner-up with a 314.

"We were disappointed the rain came for round two, but glad we at least got round one in," Head Coach Steve Patton said. "A third-place finish behind two nationally-ranked teams is still a solid tournament for us. The ladies keep learning and, growing and improving with each day! The work ethic of this group and their desire to get better is off the chart! Excited for Nashville next week!"

The Lady Bears were led by Grace Lansdell, this week's AAC player of the week, who earned a spot on the All-Tournament team. The freshman shot a 76 to tie for fifth of 56 individuals. Senior Faith Reddick tied for 14th with an 80, while freshman Madison Panter followed closely with an 81 to tie for 18th, respectively. Senior Teagan Lovingood shot an 84 to place in 26th and fellow senior Kiley Blackburn tied for 32nd with an 86.

Up next, the hit the road for the Cumberland Music City Invitational on Monday, Oct. 5 – Tuesday, Oct. 6, which will be their last tournament before the AAC Fall Preview (Oct. 19 – Oct. 20).