PAPILLION, Neb. -- Led by Maria Saavedra, the Bellevue University women's golf team claimed the 2013 MCAC Women's Golf Tournament title at Eagle Hills Golf Course Tuesday. It marked the Bruins' second-straight league championship.
Saavedra won the individual title after shooting a 1-over par 73 Tuesday, for a two-day total of 152. For her efforts, Saavedra was named the MCAC Player of the Year.
Natalia Soria, the MCAC Newcomer of the Year, finished in second place overall with a two-day total of 154. She also fired a round of 73 today.
Christina VonRiesen tied for third place with scores of 81 and 74 while Renee Santoyo recorded rounds of 80 and 77, respectively.
Other Bruin golfers included Izzy Hernandez (80-81--161), Taylor Byers (83-80--163) and Jayme Harmelink (86-91--177). Byers and Harmelink both played as individuals as all seven BU golfers finished in the top 10.
Bellevue women's golf coach Shelly Liddick was also named the MCAC Coach of the Year for the second-straight year.
The Bruins will await their postseason fate as qualifiers for the NAIA National Championship will be announced later this week.
MCAC Player of the Year: Maria Saavedra, Bellevue
MCAC Newcomer of the Year: Natalia Soria, Bellevue
MCAC Freshman of the Year: Alex Bauer, College of St. Mary
MCAC Coach of the Year: Shelly Liddick, Bellevue
First Team all-MCAC:
Maria Saavedra, Bellevue
Natalia Soria, Bellevue
Calie Trusler, College of St. Mary
Danielle Rhodes, Southwestern Christian
Christina VonRiesen, Bellevue
Renee Santoyo, Bellevue
Izzy Hernandez, Bellevue
Final Team Standings
1. Bellevue - 320-297--617
2. College of St. Mary - 349-352--701
3. Central Christian- 433-430--863
Bellevue Scores
1. Maria Saavedra - 79-73--152
2. Natalia Soria - 81-73--154
T3. Christina VonRiesen - 81-74--155
6. Renee Santoyo - 80-77--157
7. Izzy Hernandez - 80-81--161
8. Taylor Byers - 83-80--163
T10. Jayme Harmelink - 86-91--177
