Hirano & Steward Finish Tied for 11th at Wildcat Invitational

Oct. 1, 2007

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Freshman Christina Hirano and senior Jessica Steward each tallied a three-round total 225 to finish tied for 11th place at the conclusion of the 2007 Wildcat Invitational Monday at the University Club of Kentucky.

Hirano (77-72-76) put together a final-round, four-over-par 76 Monday while Steward (74-77-74) fired a two-over-par 74 to finish in a five-way tie for 11th place.

Combined, the four-person UM team shot a collective 936 (317-313-306) to finish ninth overall.

Freshman Maria Ronderos (82-82-77) saved her best round of the tournament for the final day, shooting a 77 to finish 53rd with a 241 while senior Hagen Weintraub (84-82-79) tied for 59th following a final-round 79.

The Hurricanes return to action Sunday, Oct. 14 traveling to Greensboro, N.C. to take part in the three-day UNCG Starmount Fall Classic.