FULTON, Mo. -- Senior Tylah Saifoloi shot a 2-over 74 on Tuesday to guide the Bellevue University women's golf team to a second-place finish at the 14-team William Woods University Spring Invitational. The 36-hole tournament was played at the 5,851-yard, par-72 Tanglewood Golf Course.
The Bruins finished with a two-round team total of 645 (321-324), 13 shots back from team champion Mount Mercy University who finished at 32-over par (310-322 -- 632).
Saifoloi finished second in the 82-player field at 9-over par (79-74). She was just one stroke back from individual medalist Mia Tovkach of Baker University, who finished at 8-over par with identical rounds of 4-over par 76.
Saifoiloi's round, which was the top score on the day, was sparkled with consistency as she recorded 16 pars and two bogeys.
Maria Pinedo finished in ninth place at 15-over par after recording a 9-over 81 to go with Monday's 78.
Ilysia Ibnu recorded her second-straight round of 12-over 84 to finish the tournament in a tie for 33rd place.
Aaricia Noel-Traissac also finished in a tie for 33rd after carding a 13-over 85 in Tuesday's second round.
Megan Harty was one stroke back, finishing in 36th place with rounds of 81 and 88.
The Bruins will head to Ames, Iowa, on April 3-4 to compete in the Jimmie Spring Swing at the Ames Golf and Country Club. The tournament will be hosted by the University of Jamestown.
