ATHENS, Tenn. (September 24, 2023) – On Saturday-Sunday, the No. 14 Truett McConnell University women's golf team hit the course at The Links at Kahite, hosted by Tennessee Wesleyan University. The Lady Bears A-Team had a stellar performance as they were crowned invite champions out of five teams (602), while the Lady Bears B-Team showed out with a runner-up finish overall (627).
 
TMU proved a strong competitor as they featured four golfers in the top five spots, all named to the All-Tournament Team.
 
"I am incredibly proud of the team for getting a victory, and for the B team finishing runner up," said Head Coach Steve Patton. "Madi has won back-to-back tournaments as well, and having four of the five All-Tournament Team members as TMU golfers was awesome."
 
Madison Panter had a stellar performance once again as she was crowned the individual invite champion out of 34 golfers, shooting a 71 through round one and a 73 through round two. Nicoline Eide followed closely behind with an individual runner-up finish after shooting a 76 and 73, while Audrey Grace Holder was seen tied in third after shooting a 75 and 76. Abby Bryant earned her spot in fifth overall after shooting a 75 and 77, respectfully.
 
Jala Stamey and Sylken November individually shot a 156 through two rounds, while Mary Grace Davidson shot a 158 and Grace Lansdell shot a 161. Brianna Bassett tallied an 85 and 80 through two rounds, followed by Lauren Weaver who rounded out the results for TMU with an 86 and 82.
 
"What a blessing it was to coach the girls this week. I am so proud of all of them for working hard and giving us the depth on our roster to push each other and hold each other accountable!"
 
Up next, the Lady Bears will travel to Hattiesburg, Mississippi as they hit the course at the Canebrake Country Club on Monday, October 2-Tuesday, October 3, hosted by William Carey University.